Medical Fraternity Protests Arrest Of Veteran Doctor Job Obwaka

By Staff Writer

Healthcare professionals have expressed deep concern after veteran doctor Job Obwaka was arrested and detained in Nairobi over allegations linked to membership records, sparking outrage within Kenya’s medical fraternity countrywide.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) said it was alarmed by the arrest of the distinguished obstetrician and gynecologist, who was held at Muthaiga Police Station between over the weekend.

According to the society, the allegations involve falsifying membership records, a responsibility it says falls under a company secretary rather than individual directors, raising questions about fairness, due process, and possible selective state action.

“An injury to one healthcare professional is an injury to all,” PSK declared, reaffirming solidarity with Dr Obwaka and the wider medical fraternity following the controversial arrest in Nairobi on Saturday.

PSK said reports that the veteran doctor had been denied cash bail despite the offence being legally bailable were alarming and cast a troubling shadow over adherence to the rule of law.

The society urged authorities to clearly and transparently explain the basis of the arrest and ensure investigations are conducted lawfully, warning that intimidation of respected healthcare professionals undermines confidence in national institutions.

“Your presence is a powerful, peaceful statement that the healthcare fraternity stands as one,” PSK stated, further called on pharmacists to attend proceedings at Milimani Law Courts on March 16 wearing white coats.

The society said the issue extends beyond one doctor, arguing that protecting healthcare workers and upholding the rule of law are essential to safeguarding Kenya’s healthcare system and public trust nationwide.