… She set aside the 10-day custodial orders granted to DCi officers and ordered her immediate release from Kilimani Police station. …
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Police probe suspected poisoning in former hospital director death
… e in her house,” her defence lawyer told the court “Your Honor, this affidavit is full of innuendos, alarmism and sensationalism.” The court allowed the prosecution’s application but reduced the detention period to 10 days, ordering that Wangari be held at Kilimani Police Station …
Detectives probe suspected poisoning in death of Dr. Obwaka… The court allowed the application but granted detectives 10 days instead of 14, ordering that Wangari be held at Kilimani Police Station to allow investigations to continue. …
Police probe suspected poisoning in death of former Nairobi Hospital director Dr Obwaka
… "We humbly request that Wangari to be detained for 14 days at Kilimani Police Station or any other police station," Nzioka urged.She informed the court that DCI detectives are investigating a possible case of suspected poisoning that could have occurred at Wangari’s residence. …
DCI seeks 14 days to detain woman in probe into Dr Obwaka's death… A police incident report filed at Kilimani Police Station shows that Dr. Obwaka was brought to the hospital by ambulance on Friday evening after collapsing in Kitengela, where he had gone on personal errands. …
Police detain 45-year-old woman who accompanied Dr Obwaka on errands in Kitengela… Wangare, 45, was arrested early Saturday morning by security officers from Kilimani police station. …
Fresh twist as police detain woman over Dr Obwaka's death… Police sources who spoke to The Standard said Beatrice Wangare was arrested on Saturday morning by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and taken to Kilimani Police Station where she was questioned about her relationship with the deceased. …
Police arrest woman over death of Dr Job Obwaka- April 2026
… In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the Chief Magistrate’s Court granted the order to allow investigators to complete inquiries, with Ahmed to be detained at Kilimani Police Station for 10 days. …
Bare Sahara Ahmed arraigned as court grants DCI 10 days to probe incitement video… Bare Sahara Ahmed is being held at Kilimani Police Station following orders issued by the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Kahawa Law Courts in Nairobi. …
Court orders 10-Day Detention of Hate Speech Suspect in viral video… "The Court has granted a 10-day custodial order at Kilimani Police Station as investigations continue. …
NCIC condemns hate speech as DCI arrests a politician
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Court releases Obwaka death probe woman on Sh100,000 bond
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Beatrice Wangari, at the centre of investigations into Dr Job Obwaka's death, has been freed on a Sh100,000 personal bond after the High Court found her continued detention unjustified. The postmortem found Obwaka died of cardiac arrest from pre-existing cardiac conditions, and Wangari must report daily to the investigating officer until the probe concludes.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 12 May
Court releases Obwaka death probe woman on Sh100,000 bond
Beatrice Wangari, at the centre of investigations into Dr Job Obwaka's death, has been freed on a Sh100,000 personal bond after the High Court found her continued detention unjustified. The postmortem found Obwaka died of cardiac arrest from pre-existing cardiac conditions, and Wangari must report daily to the investigating officer until the probe concludes.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 4 May
Detectives investigate suspected poisoning in death of Dr. Obwaka
Investigators from the DCI are pursuing a suspected poisoning case following the death of veteran obstetrician Job Obwaka, 83, with authorities naming Beatrice Wangari, 45, as a person of interest. The prosecution has requested 14 days to complete inquiries including a postmortem and toxicological analysis of samples from Wangari's residence.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Sunday 3 May
Police probe suspected poisoning in former hospital director death
Detectives investigating the death of former Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka are pursuing a case of suspected poisoning believed to have occurred at a residence. A woman was arraigned in court after police custody, with prosecutors seeking 14 days to complete postmortem and toxicological tests.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCI seeks 14 days to detain suspect in Dr Obwaka death
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is seeking a court order to detain Beatrice Wangari for 14 days to complete investigations into the death of Dr Job Obwaka, which the state now suspects may be a poisoning case. A postmortem examination is scheduled and specimen samples will be sent to the Government Chemist for analysis.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 1 May
Police detain woman after veteran gynaecologist's death
Police have detained 45-year-old Beatrice Wangare, a business partner of veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka, as a person of interest after the 83-year-old doctor collapsed and was pronounced dead on arrival at Nairobi Hospital on Friday. The actual cause of death is yet to be established pending postmortem examination.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
Police arrest woman over gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka death
A 45-year-old woman, Beatrice Wangare, has been arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in connection with the death of veteran gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, and was questioned about her relationship with the deceased.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Homicide detectives take over Dr Obwaka death investigation
A woman identified as Beatrice Wangare, 45, has been arrested in connection with the death of veteran gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, who collapsed in Kitengela and was rushed to Nairobi Hospital. Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation a day after his death.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 27 April
Bare Sahara Ahmed held 10 days over alleged hate speech video
Bare Sahara Ahmed was arraigned at Kahawa Law Courts on Monday and remanded in custody for 10 days as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations probes allegations of hate speech and ethnic incitement linked to a viral video. The court authorized forensic analysis of digital evidence, including call data records and financial transactions, and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission condemned the utterances attributed to Ahmed, stating that freedom of expression does not extend to hate speech or incitement to violence.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunday 26 April
Court orders 10-day detention for hate speech suspect
A suspect, Bare Sahara Ahmed, has been ordered detained for 10 days at Kilimani Police Station while the DCI investigates alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement. The court authorised forensic examination of digital evidence including call data records and financial transactions.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
NCIC condemns hate speech, DCI arrests Garissa politician
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has condemned "hateful utterances" allegedly made by Bare Sahara Ahmed from Garissa County, whose viral video remarks were deemed likely to incite division. The aspiring legislator was arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations following a review of the footage.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →