An air of sorrow and indignation enveloped Ridgeways Baptist Church along Kiambu Road today, as family, friends, and supporters gathered for the requiem mass of 31-year-old teacher and blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang. His widow, Nevinina Onyango, delivered a poignant tribute, recalling his final words: “I love you; see you soon.” “Seeing him so soon in the mortuary really broke me,” she lamented, clutching their young son, who is yet to comprehend the gravity of their loss.
Ojwang’s mother, Eucabeth, was overcome with grief, mourning her only son as a diligent provider. “My only dear son would send me money for food. I am so sorry, he was picked when he wanted to eat. Albert, don’t sleep until justice is served,” she said.
The body of the late teacher is set to be transported to Homa Bay County today, with burial scheduled for Friday at his father’s home in Kakwonyo Village.
Ojwang was arrested on June 7, 2025, in Kakoth, Homa Bay County, for allegedly publishing false information about Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat on social media. He was transferred to Nairobi’s Central Police Station, where he died the following day. Police initially claimed he sustained fatal injuries by hitting his head against a cell wall. However, an autopsy revealed severe head injuries, neck compression, and multiple soft tissue traumas, indicating he died from physical assault.
Ojwang’s death has ignited nationwide protests against police brutality, with human rights groups and political leaders demanding accountability. Six police officers have been charged in connection with his death, and investigations are ongoing.
As the nation mourns, the family seeks not only justice but also healing in the face of an unimaginable tragedy.
