Nearly a year after the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, his widow Nevninah Onyango has revealed that many of the promises made to her family by political leaders have not been fulfilled.
Speaking during an interview on Mwelekeo TV, Onyango said she is still struggling to rebuild her life despite assurances that her family would receive support following Ojwang’s death.
Ojwang died in June 2025 while in police custody after he was arrested at his home in Homa Bay County and later taken to Nairobi Central Police Station. His death sparked outrage across the country, leading to protests and renewed calls for accountability over cases of police brutality.
Many leaders visited the family during the mourning period and made several public commitments aimed at helping them cope with the loss.
According to Onyango, some of those promises included securing employment for her after completing her studies, supporting her son’s education, and helping Ojwang’s parents establish rental houses that would provide them with a stable source of income. However, she said most of those commitments remain unfulfilled despite the passage of time.
She explained that the only leader who fulfilled a promise was former Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara. Onyango said Obara paid the remaining balance of her college fees, allowing her to complete her education.
She expressed gratitude for the support, noting that it enabled her to finish her studies successfully.
One of the most publicized promises came from Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, who met Ojwang’s family at City Hall shortly after the death.
During the meeting, Sakaja pledged to support the family in several ways. He promised to help cover burial expenses, support the education of Ojwang’s young son, and assist Onyango in completing her community health studies.
The governor also publicly stated that once Onyango completed her training as a health worker, she would be considered for employment within the Nairobi County government.
In addition, he promised to help mobilize resources for the purchase of land and the construction of rental units for Ojwang’s parents in Homa Bay County.
However, Onyango told Mwelekeo TV that she has not seen those promises materialize. She said she has made several efforts to seek updates and feedback but has not received any meaningful response.
She also dismissed claims that politicians had built her an apartment, saying she continues to live in a rented house and pays rent like before.
Having completed her studies in community health development and HIV testing services, Onyango said she is now actively searching for employment. She noted that her main priority is securing a stable income that will help her provide for her young son and meet the family’s daily needs.
She also criticized the culture of leaders making grand promises during funerals and public events only for those commitments to fade once public attention shifts elsewhere.
According to her, the most consistent support the family has received has come from ordinary Kenyans, especially young people who have continued to offer financial and emotional assistance.
As the family continues to seek stability, the legal case related to Ojwang’s death remains active in court.
Six people charged in connection with the case have denied the accusations against them. The murder trial is currently before the High Court and was recently postponed to December 14, 2026. The prosecution has already presented part of its evidence, including CCTV footage obtained from Nairobi Central Police Station, as the search for justice continues.
There are calls to arrest and prosecute Eliud Lagat who is accused for the planning the plot that need Albert Ojwang’s life.
