The family of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died under suspicious circumstances while in police custody, is calling for justice as heartbreaking details of his final moments emerge.
Ojwang, who passed away on 8 June, is believed to have succumbed to blunt force trauma to the head and multiple injuries consistent with a severe assault.
His death has sparked widespread outrage, with growing demands for accountability from both human rights groups and the public.
His widow, Nevnina Onyango, a nursing student and mother of one, has been at the forefront of the calls for justice.
Speaking to Citizen TV, she recounted the last chilling conversation she had with her husband, during which he expressed fears for his safety after being detained.
“He was asking if he was safe. He wasn't sure if he would be okay in police custody,” Nevnina said, her voice trembling. “I want everybody to feel safe when arrested. Police are supposed to protect us, not harm us.”
Nevnina, who has been in Nairobi for a week following the tragedy, has urged fellow Kenyans to stand with her in demanding justice.
“It's so painful to lose someone this way. I just pray that everyone will come out and help us fight for justice. We can't bring his life back, but seeing those responsible held accountable would bring us some peace.”
As she grieves her husband, Nevnina is now faced with an even more emotionally complex situation—how to explain his death to their young son, George Myles Ojwang.
During a recent interview, she revealed how her child had started picking up on the grief around him.
“He has heard people crying and mentioning ‘Omondi’, and he knows that’s his dad. At one point he asked me, ‘I’ve heard people crying and saying daddy is dead, is it true?’ I told him, ‘No, he’s not dead,’” Nevnina shared, visibly shaken.
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