Sakaja Meets Albert’s Family, Vows To Clear Fee For Widow and Fund Child’s Education and Cover Burial Expenses

Nairobi Governor promises comprehensive support package for family of slain blogger who died in police custody

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Wednesday met with the grieving family of Albert Ojwang at City Hall, pledging comprehensive financial support following the tragic death of the teacher and social media influencer who died in police custody.

In an emotional meeting with Ojwang’s widow, three-year-old son George Miles, and father, Sakaja announced a wide-ranging support package that includes covering burial expenses, funding the child’s education, and clearing outstanding college fees for the widow.

“I have known Albert for a long time. If you go through his Facebook and Twitter, you will see, he was a personal influencer, and we will walk with his family on this journey,” Sakaja confirmed during the meeting.

The governor revealed that he would pay for Ojwang’s son’s school fees and clear the outstanding college fees for Albert’s widow, who is currently pursuing a course in community health. Additionally, Sakaja promised to shoulder the burial expenses.

Extended Support for the Family

Beyond immediate financial assistance, Sakaja outlined a longer-term support plan for the family. He assured Ojwang’s widow that upon completion of her community health studies, she would be guaranteed employment within the county government.

“Upon completing her training as a health worker, we shall ensure she gets a job in the county as she is in her last semester,” Sakaja added.

The support extends to Ojwang’s parents, with the governor promising to purchase land in Homa Bay and build rental units to provide them with a sustainable income source.

Acknowledging the overwhelming public response to the family’s plight, Sakaja revealed that all contributions from well-wishers would be invested strategically rather than spent on immediate needs.

The governor revealed that they have decided to invest all the contributions in a money market fund to secure the child’s future, rather than spending it all on an event.

This decision comes after Kenyans rallied to support the family through M-Pesa donations, with multiple payment lines becoming filled due to the volume of contributions.

While announcing the support measures, Sakaja condemned the circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s death and called for accountability from law enforcement authorities.

“The country cannot continue to witness deaths that leave children fatherless,” the governor stated, adding his voice to the growing chorus demanding justice for the deceased blogger.

Albert Ojwang, a Voi-based teacher and social media influencer, died on June 8 while in custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station.

He had been arrested in Homa Bay in connection with cybercrime allegations and transferred to Nairobi, where he died under circumstances that have sparked national outrage.

A post-mortem examination contradicted initial police reports claiming Ojwang died after hitting his head on a wall, with government pathologist Dr. Bernard Midia finding evidence of multiple injuries inconsistent with self-infliction.

The Director of Criminal Investigations has since named Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam as the prime suspect in Ojwang’s death, following revelations that the deceased was never officially booked into custody despite Talaam’s orders.

Ojwang’s death has triggered protests and calls for police reform, with his case becoming a symbol of broader concerns about police brutality and accountability in Kenya.

The Senate has launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death, while activists continue to demand murder charges against those responsible.