The Nairobi Hospital

Also known as: TNH

The Nairobi Hospital — private healthcare facility in Nairobi where prominent figures including cardiologist Dr David Silverstein and Director Dr Job Obwaka died.

2026-04-292026-10-01

In coverage

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May 2026
5 MayThe Standard
Autopsy confirms heart condition led to Dr Obwaka’s sudden death, as further tests continue. [File Courtesy] The Nairobi Hospital Director, Dr Job Obwaka, died of cardiac arrest linked to heart problems that he had been battling, pathologists have revealed. …
Autopsy reveals cause of Dr Job Obwaka's death
2 MayCitizen Digital
… According to a report filed by security at The Nairobi Hospital, Dr Obwaka was brought into the facility by ambulance at around 7:00 p.m. …
Woman arrested as police probe death of Nairobi Hospital director
2 MayCapital News
… Job Obwaka, describing him as a principled and courageous figure who resisted what he termed a “hostile takeover” of The Nairobi Hospital. …
Gachagua hails Obwaka as ‘a man of great resolve’ amid questions on sudden death
2 MayCapital News
… In a statement, Havi claimed that actions by the government, including alleged interference in the management of The Nairobi Hospital and what he termed “trumped-up charges,” contributed to the deterioration of Dr. …
Havi ‘sad and annoyed’ over Dr Obwaka’s death, blames arrest by govt
2 MayThe Standard
… The death of veteran gynaecologist and The Nairobi Hospital Board Chairman, Dr. Job Obwaka has taken a fresh twist a day after his demise as homicide detectives take over the investigations into the death. …
Fresh twist as police detain woman over Dr Obwaka's death
April 2026
29 AprCitizen Digital
… Kiaraho died on March 29, 2026 while receiving treatment at The Nairobi Hospital. …
Gachagua cancels London trip to oversee DCP nominations for Ol Kalou by-election

Society

Breaking silence around haemorrhoids, a common health condition

The News

Haemorrhoids are normal vascular cushions in the anal canal that become problematic only when enlarged or symptomatic, yet remain surrounded by embarrassment and misinformation despite being common. Modern habits like prolonged toilet sitting, combined with constipation, low-fibre diet, and straining, can trigger symptoms in a cycle that often leads to self-treatment without proper diagnosis.

17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

Breaking silence around haemorrhoids, a common health condition
Haemorrhoids are normal vascular cushions in the anal canal that become problematic only when enlarged or symptomatic, yet remain surrounded by embarrassment and misinformation despite being common. Modern habits like prolonged toilet sitting, combined with constipation, low-fibre diet, and straining, can trigger symptoms in a cycle that often leads to self-treatment without proper diagnosis.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 14 September

Kenya's pioneering cardiologist Dr David Silverstein dies at 82
Dr David Morton Silverstein, known as the "father of cardiology" in Kenya and a decorated American-born specialist who shaped the country's heart care, died at The Nairobi Hospital on Sunday. He was 82 and had been a personal doctor to President Daniel Arap Moi.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 13 September

American cardiologist and Moi's physician Dr. Silverstein dies at 82
Dr. David Silverstein, an American cardiologist who served as former President Daniel arap Moi's personal physician for decades, has died at 82. He arrived in Kenya in 1974 and was appointed Moi's personal physician in 1983, having first met him at Kenyatta National Hospital in 1977 when Moi was vice president.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Medical Association mourns pioneering cardiologist Dr David Silverstein
The Kenya Medical Association has mourned the death of Dr David Silverstein, a pioneering cardiologist whose career shaped modern healthcare in Kenya from the 1970s onward. Silverstein established the country's first cardiac catheterization laboratory at Kenyatta National Hospital, trained early post-independence doctors, and served as personal physician to former President Daniel arap Moi for over 40 years.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 29 August

Nairobi Hospital board reconstituted with Onyambu as chairman
The Kenya Hospital Association has reconstituted The Nairobi Hospital's Board of Management following its August 25 Annual General Meeting, with Dr Barcley Onyambu re-elected as chairman. The new 11-member board includes Samson Mbuthia Kinyanjui as vice chairman and Dr Agnes Gachoki as chairperson of the Medical Advisory Committee.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 16 August

High cost of cardiac surgery blocks Kenyan children's access to treatment
About three per cent of babies are born with congenital heart conditions, with treatment costs ranging from Sh500,000 to Sh4 million, leaving families unable to access life-saving care. The Nairobi Hospital held a charity golf tournament to raise funds for children from disadvantaged backgrounds who cannot afford specialized cardiac treatment.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 2 July

Nairobi Hospital partners with polo club for health outreach
The Nairobi Hospital has become the Official Healthcare Partner for the Nairobi Polo Club's 2026/2027 season, providing on-site emergency medical support, health screenings and wellness education. The hospital will also headline sponsor the 2026 Pink Polo Tournament as part of a cancer awareness campaign.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 27 June

Business leaders urged to accelerate AI adoption at workplaces
Kenyan business leaders have been urged to adopt artificial intelligence into their operations to compete and shape the digital global economy, a message delivered at a Modern Work, Cloud & AI Executive Breakfast meeting in Nairobi hosted by Syntura, Microsoft and Westcon-Comstor.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 13 May

Nairobi Hospital celebrates International Nurses Week 2026
The Nairobi Hospital marked International Nurses Week 2026 with recognition of nurses' role in healthcare delivery. The Public Health Principal Secretary said nurses manage nearly 75 percent of Level 2 and Level 3 health facilities in Kenya and the government is prioritizing investments to improve their training, working conditions, and retention.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 12 May

Government lauds nurses as backbone of healthcare system
The Public Health Principal Secretary has praised nurses for their critical role in delivering healthcare and achieving Universal Health Coverage, noting that nurses manage nearly 75 per cent of Level Two and Level Three health facilities. The Government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the profession through improved training, working conditions, and career growth.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 5 May

Autopsy shows Dr Obwaka died of cardiac arrest
Pathologists have revealed that Nairobi Hospital Director Dr Job Obwaka died of cardiac arrest linked to heart problems he had been battling.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 2 May

Woman arrested over Nairobi Hospital director's death
Police arrested 45-year-old Beatrice Wangare, described as a business associate, as a person of interest after Dr Job Obwaka, a Nairobi Hospital director, collapsed in Kitengela on Friday and died on arrival at the hospital. The exact cause of death remains undetermined, though the deceased had underlying medical conditions.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gachagua tributes late Dr Obwaka as principled defender
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has paid tribute to veteran obstetrician Dr. Job Obwaka, describing him as principled and courageous for resisting what he termed a "hostile takeover" of The Nairobi Hospital. Gachagua said Obwaka's stance led to his arrest and detention despite his advanced age and health challenges.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
Havi blames government harassment for doctor's declining health
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has claimed that government harassment, alleged interference in The Nairobi Hospital's management, and "trumped-up charges" contributed to the deterioration of veteran obstetrician Dr. Job Obwaka's health and his death at age 83. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale paid tribute to Dr. Obwaka as a respected figure who advanced Kenya's healthcare system.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
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 →

Wednesday 29 April

Gachagua cancels London trip for Ol Kalou by-election preparations
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, cancelled a planned London trip in May to oversee DCP nominations for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16. The by-election was called after Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho died on March 29.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →