Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has offered a lifeline to the family of the late Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger who died under suspicious circumstances while in police custody.
Speaking during a church service on Sunday, June 15, Sakaja revealed that he had met with Ojwang’s wife Nevnine Onyango, his father, and his mother to offer his condolences and material support.
“We cannot bring him back, but there are many ways we can still help the family,” said Sakaja.
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Ojwang’s Widow Gets County Job
Sakaja announced that Ojwang’s widow has been offered a job in the Nairobi County Government, securing her livelihood after the tragic loss of her husband.
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Additionally, the governor revealed that the county had purchased rental apartments for Ojwang’s father in Homa Bay County to help him earn a steady income.
“I’ve given his wife a job in Nairobi County. And for the father, we’ve bought apartments in Homa Bay to help him generate rental income,” Sakaja shared
Sakaja Covers Funeral, Warns Against Vandalism
Earlier, Sakaja had also committed to covering all funeral expenses for the Ojwang family. However, he cautioned against individuals exploiting protests over the teacher’s death to engage in vandalism and property destruction across Nairobi.
#TuesdayIsTuesday: Nationwide Protests Planned
As public anger over Ojwang’s death intensifies, Kenyans are planning a nationwide protest on Tuesday, June 17. Using the viral hashtag #TuesdayisTuesday, protest organizers are urging participants to carry Kenyan flags, water, and mobile phones, and to call for the resignation of Deputy Inspector General Douglas Kanja.
Protesters are also questioning conflicting reports about the moment of Ojwang’s death. While DCI Director Mohamed Amin told the Senate that Ojwang was alive upon hospital arrival, a damning letter from Mbagathi Hospital confirmed he was already deceased when brought in.
Mbagathi Hospital Report Reveals More
The hospital report stated that Ojwang’s body was cold and bore visible bruises on his limbs, raising further suspicions about what occurred while he was in police custody.
CCTV Technician Arrested Over Tampering
Adding to the controversy, a CCTV technician was arrested after admitting he was paid Ksh3,000 to delete surveillance footage from the Central Police Station, where Ojwang was held.
Investigators revealed that the technician had installed the CCTV system in 2024 and was regularly called in for maintenance. The equipment, he said, had been supplied by a woman who allegedly hired him for the deletion job.
Senate Briefing Raises More Questions
Inspector General Douglas Kanja addressed the Senate on June 12, 2025, regarding Ojwang’s death. But conflicting accounts and mounting evidence have continued to fuel public distrust and calls for justice.
