A police affidavit filed in court has laid bare the chilling final hours of Dr Job Obwaka, the prominent Nairobi physician whose mysterious death has gripped the nation and raised serious questions about safety and accountability.
According to the affidavit, investigators have pieced together a timeline of Dr Obwakas movements in the hours leading up to his death. The details paint a picture of a man who may have been lured into a dangerous situation without realizing the risk.
What the Affidavit Says
The court documents reveal that Dr Obwaka was last seen alive in the company of individuals who are now persons of interest in the investigation. His phone records show a series of calls and messages in his final hours that investigators believe could hold the key to understanding what happened.
The affidavit also details the condition in which the body was found, though specific forensic findings have been withheld from public record to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
Family Demands Answers
Dr Obwakas family has been vocal in demanding a thorough and transparent investigation. They have expressed frustration with what they see as slow progress and have called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to expedite the probe.
“We want the truth. Nothing more, nothing less,” a family spokesperson said. “Job was a doctor who spent his life saving others. He deserves the same level of care in finding out what happened to him.”
A Pattern of Unsolved Cases?
The case has resonated with many Kenyans who feel that investigations into suspicious deaths too often go cold without resolution. Rights groups have noted a pattern of high-profile cases that generate headlines initially but then fade from public attention as progress stalls.
For the medical community, the loss of Dr Obwaka is deeply personal. Colleagues have described him as a dedicated practitioner who was well-liked by patients and peers alike. The Kenya Medical Association has called for a swift resolution to the case.
As the investigation continues, the affidavit represents the most detailed official account yet of what happened to Dr Obwaka. Whether it leads to arrests and prosecutions remains to be seen, but the public will be watching closely.
