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Nairobi Hospital

Private healthcare facility in Nairobi where public figures have received treatment and whose board underwent reconstitution in August 2026.

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    The court noted that the postmortem on the late Nairobi Hospital chairman, conducted in the presence of the Chief Government Pathologist and other experts, had found that the doctor died from natural causes.

    Court releases on bond woman at centre of Obwaka death probe
  3. Citizen Digital

    The position fell vacant after David Njuguna Kiaraho passed away on March 29, 2026, while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital.

    Sammy Ngotho wins DCP ticket to contest in Ol Kalou MP by-election
  4. The Standard

    Heart specialists at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Karen Hospital, and Nairobi Hospital had attended to Ndung'u before he was flown to India for further treatment.

    Family seeks help to clear Sh4m hospital bill after son dies in India
  5. Citizen Digital

    Nairobi Hospital Director Job Obwaka died of Cardiac Arrest, postmortem confirms By Ode Francis May 05, 2026 08:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Hospital director, Dr Job Obwaka.

    Nairobi Hospital Director Job Obwaka died of Cardiac Arrest, postmortem confirms
  6. Police probe suspected poisoning in former hospital director death

    1. Capital News

      Yet she’s already been detained for three days and they want 14 more days to detain an innocent lady, whose only mistake is the doctor dying when she was being transported to Nairobi Hospital, after she raised him upon his collapse in her house,” her defence lawyer told the court

      Detectives probe suspected poisoning in death of Dr. Obwaka
    2. Citizen Digital

      Police probe suspected poisoning in death of former Nairobi Hospital director Dr Obwaka By Gatete Njoroge May 04, 2026 09:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Detectives investigating the de

      Police probe suspected poisoning in death of former Nairobi Hospital director Dr Obwaka
  7. The Standard

    The court heard that Wangari was arrested at the Nairobi Hospital over the weekend, where she had taken the doctor for treatment.Further, the court heard that Dr Obwaka, drove himself from Nairobi to Kitengela on May 1, 2026, to visit Wangari at her residence in the Milimani, Kaj

    DCI seeks 14 days to detain woman in probe into Dr Obwaka's death
  8. Capital News

    Job Obwaka shortly before he collapsed and was pronounced dead on arrival at Nairobi Hospital.

    Police detain 45-year-old woman who accompanied Dr Obwaka on errands in Kitengela
  9. The Standard

    Led by politicians, Kenyans took to social media to mourn the Nairobi Hospital director, who died at about 7 pm at the same facility.Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said Dr Obwaka devoted his life to advancing medical practice in Kenya and left an enduring contribution throug

    Tributes stream in for Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka
  10. Citizen Digital

    Renowned gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka dies in hospital By Citizen Reporter May 01, 2026 08:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Veteran gynaecologist and director at Nairobi Hospital, Dr Job Obwaka, Audio By V

    Renowned gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka dies in hospital

Monday 14 September

  1. Oburu Odinga pictured walking in London after hospitalisation

    ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga was photographed taking an evening walk in London days after travelling to the UK for what ODM describes as a routine medical check-up, following a brief hospitalisation in Nairobi Hospital on August 29.

    14 September 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 13 September

  1. American cardiologist Dr. David Silverstein dies aged 82

    Renowned American cardiologist Dr. David Silverstein, who spent 52 years in Kenya serving as physician to presidents and witnessed key events during the Kenyatta and Moi administrations, has died at 82. President William Ruto and KANU Chairman Gideon Moi have eulogized him.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Dr David Silverstein, former President Moi's physician, dies at 82

    Renowned American-born cardiologist Dr David Morton Silverstein, who served as former President Daniel arap Moi's personal physician for more than four decades, has died aged 82. Silverstein died on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at an undisclosed hospital, according to his family.

    13 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 10 September

  1. ODM leader Oburu travels to UK for routine medical checks

    ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He assured party members that ODM has strong enough structures to operate in his absence.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. ODM leader Oburu Oginga travels to UK for medical checkup

    Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Oginga flew to the United Kingdom on Sunday for what the party describes as a routine medical check-up, according to ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale. Oginga is expected to return to the country on Saturday, days after a brief hospital visit on September 1 that he said was for a general check-up.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. ODM leader Oburu in UK for routine medical check-up

    ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He said his temporary absence should not disrupt ODM's operations, describing it as an opportunity to demonstrate the party's institutional strength and capacity to handle day-to-day affairs without its leader.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

  4. ODM's Oburu Oginga travels to UK for routine medical check-up

    Siaya senator Oburu Oginga travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up days after a brief hospital visit in Nairobi on September 1. ODM confirmed he was well and expected to return to Kenya on Saturday.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. Oburu hosts Senate Energy Committee delegation at home

    Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga hosted a delegation from the Senate Energy Committee at his Nairobi residence while recovering from a recent hospital visit. The visit included discussions on the committee's work, legislative priorities, and energy sector oversight.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga says he is home, recovering

    Siaya Senator and ODM leader Oburu Oginga says he has been discharged from hospital after two days and is recovering at his Nairobi home, dismissing reports that he had been readmitted to Nairobi Hospital.

    1 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. ODM leader Oburu denies hospital admission, says brief checkup

    ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has dismissed media reports that he was readmitted to Nairobi Hospital, saying he only briefly visited for a general check-up with his doctors and has returned home. Oburu stated he is "very well" and pledged to inform the public if he were seriously ill.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Young polo player Jadini Nzomo wins MVP at Nairobi Club tournament

    Jadini Nzomo, a handicap 2.5 player making a comeback after a year's absence, was named Most Valuable Player at the Captain Prize Championships at Nairobi Polo Club over the weekend, scoring eight goals and leading Tanqueray to a 13-8 victory over Nairobi Hospital.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 29 August

  1. Nairobi Hospital retains Onyambu as chairman after boardroom dispute

    Nairobi Hospital has reconstituted its 11-member Board of Management with Dr Barcley Onyambu retained as chairman, ending months of boardroom disputes involving rival factions, court cases, and arrests of senior officials.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Nairobi Hospital polo team wins 2026 Trustees Cup

    After winning the 2026 Trustees Cup at the Nairobi Polo Club, captain Sharon Alela and her Nairobi Hospital teammates say they are ready for the upcoming season and plan to compete in high-profile tournaments including an end-of-August event and the Pink Polo Tournament in October.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Nairobi Hospital polo team wins 2026 Trustees Cup

    Led by captain Sharon Alela, the Nairobi Hospital polo team won the 2026 Trustees Cup at the Nairobi Polo Club and says they feel inspired to carry that momentum into the new season and upcoming tournaments.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 16 July

  1. Ol Kalou candidate campaigns and votes on donkey

    Timothy Kamau Kariuki, a People's Renaissance Movement parliamentary candidate in the Ol Kalou by-election, arrived at his polling station on a donkey on Thursday. He said he used the donkey throughout his campaign due to rising fuel costs and his own financial constraints.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 21 June

  1. Rosslyn Riviera Mall credits sustainability for occupancy growth

    Nairobi's Rosslyn Riviera Mall, built in 2017 with eco-friendly design along Limuru Road, has grown occupancy from approximately 30 per cent to 88 per cent and now attracts about 5,000 daily visitors through focus on sustainability, community, and curated retail experiences.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Prosecution witness admits no evidence against Herman Manyora

    A key prosecution witness in political analyst Herman Manyora's trial has conceded that he has no evidence showing Manyora influenced the award of a multimillion-shilling construction tender at Nairobi Hospital, and acknowledged the tender was awarded through the hospital's established procedures after required evaluations.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 13 June

  1. Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah dies at Nairobi Hospital

    Gideon Konchellah, a former Kilgoris MP and military officer who served two decades in Parliament, died on Saturday morning at Nairobi Hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. He had been unwell since November 2025 and was admitted to the facility in May 2026 following an undisclosed infection.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah dies of cardiac arrest

    Gideon Sitelu Konchellah, former Kilgoris MP and Minister for Immigration, has died following cardiac arrest at a Nairobi hospital. The veteran lawmaker, whose political career spanned more than two decades, was a prominent figure in South Rift politics.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Government officials campaign for UDA in Ol Kalou by-election

    Senior government officials including Cabinet Secretaries Rebecca Miano and Alice Wahome, along with Members of Parliament, are campaigning in Ol Kalou Constituency ahead of the July 16 by-election to drum up support for UDA candidate Samwel Muchina, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's opposition party has also begun campaigning in the area.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Health CS says Ebola facility won't require public consultation

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told Parliament that the government will not consult citizens on the planned establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing the Public Health Act and the need for urgent action to prevent cross-border transmission.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. CS Duale assures protection for Kenyans and US nationals in Laikipia

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale assured Parliament that Kenya will protect both Kenyan citizens and visiting US nationals in Laikipia, emphasizing that international cooperation on security has long been part of the country's approach to public safety.

    3 June 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ruto defends US-funded Ebola facility at Laikipia Air Base

    President William Ruto has defended plans to establish a US-funded Ebola facility at Laikipia Air Base, saying the project is part of a long-standing health partnership between Kenya and the United States and will strengthen the country's disease surveillance and response capacity. The US-funded facility, which will cost about Sh1.7 billion, is intended to boost Kenya's ability to detect, isolate and manage infectious diseases, and would join 23 existing isolation and treatment centres across the country.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Kenya, US to establish health facility in Laikipia

    Kenya and the United States plan to establish a specialised health facility at a military installation in Laikipia to strengthen monitoring, isolation, and emergency response capacity for infectious diseases including Ebola. The initiative aims to enhance disease surveillance, diagnostic capacity, and rapid response systems amid concerns over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. CS Duale defends US Ebola laboratory at Laikipia airbase

    CS Aden Duale has defended Kenya's decision to allow the US to construct an Ebola laboratory at the Laikipia airbase to treat citizens, arguing it will strengthen the country's surveillance, diagnostic capacity, and emergency preparedness. The statement comes after Justice Patricia Nyaundi barred the project from continuing, with four cases challenging it filed by groups including the Katiba Institute and Law Society of Kenya.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 16 May

  1. Nairobi Hospital chair buried; family alleges State House intimidation

    Dr Job Obwaka, Nairobi Hospital Board Chairperson, was buried in Mumias West Constituency. His widow alleged at the funeral that he had repeatedly expressed fears for his safety and faced intimidation and pressure from powerful individuals over the management of the hospital.

    16 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Nairobi Hospital chair buried; family alleges intimidation and threats

    Dr Job Obwaka, Nairobi Hospital Board Chairperson, was buried in Mumias West Constituency as his widow claimed he had repeatedly expressed fears for his safety before his death and faced intimidation and pressure from powerful individuals over the hospital's management.

    16 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 15 May

  1. UDA wins Endo and Porro ward by-elections in two counties

    United Democratic Alliance candidates won by-elections in Endo Ward, Elgeyo Marakwet County (Festus Korir Kiprop with 4,475 votes) and Porro Ward, Samburu County (Daniel Lolngojine with 2,328 votes) on Thursday. The Endo Ward seat became vacant following the death of Jeremiah Biwott in January 2026.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Voting begins in Emurua Dikirr, Porro, and Endo by-elections

    Voters in Emurua Dikirr constituency in Narok County are choosing a new Member of Parliament following the death of MP Johana Ng'eno in a helicopter crash on February 28, 2026. By-elections are also being held for the Porro Ward MCA seat in Narok and Endo Ward MCA seat in Elgeyo Marakwet, which fell vacant following the deaths of Patrick Lerte and Jeremiah Biwott respectively.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Widow blames State House official for doctor's death

    The wife of the late Dr Job Obwaka, a former director at Nairobi Hospital, has blamed a senior State House official for his death, saying he confided in her that his life was in danger over the Nairobi Hospital control saga.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

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