Nearly a year after the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, his family says the support they were promised by leaders has not fully arrived, leaving them facing serious financial hardship and unanswered questions.
His father, Meshack Opiyo Ojwang, has now spoken openly about the struggles the family is going through and the disappointment they feel after several public pledges were made following Albert’s death.
Speaking on Monday, May 4, 2026, Meshack said the money that had been given to the family after Albert’s death has already been used up.
He explained that life has become difficult and they are now relying mainly on small-scale farming to survive. According to him, the Ksh10 million that was received during that period is no longer available, and the family is left trying to manage daily needs with very limited income.
He said many people came forward with promises when the case was receiving national attention, but months later, several of those promises remain unfulfilled.
The family had hoped that the support would help them rebuild their lives after the painful loss, but they now feel forgotten.
Among the leaders mentioned was Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, who had publicly met the family in June 2025 and promised several forms of long-term support.
During that meeting at City Hall, Sakaja said Albert’s young son would be supported through education, his widow would be helped to secure employment after completing her studies, and she would also be assisted in accessing one of Nairobi’s affordable housing units.
He had also promised to help Albert’s parents by mobilising resources to buy them land in Homa Bay where rental houses could be built.
The idea was meant to create a steady source of income for the family and give them long-term financial stability instead of temporary relief.
However, Meshack says most of these promises have not yet been fulfilled. He stated that while many leaders spoke strongly at the time, the reality on the ground is very different.
According to him, the family is still waiting and has not seen the full support that was publicly announced.
Albert Ojwang died in June 2025 while in custody at Central Police Station in Nairobi, a case that caused widespread anger across the country. His death attracted national attention and led to protests, with many Kenyans demanding justice and accountability.
Early police claims about the cause of death were later challenged by an autopsy, which showed he had suffered serious injuries that did not match the initial explanation.
The case became a major public issue, with activists, political leaders, and ordinary citizens demanding answers.
During that period, many people stood with the family, both emotionally and financially, and several leaders made strong public commitments to support them.
Now, as public attention around the case has reduced, the family says the burden of daily survival remains heavy. Meshack’s recent remarks have once again raised concerns about how families affected by tragedy are often left alone after public sympathy fades.
The fresh claims are likely to renew criticism against politicians who make emotional promises during moments of national grief but fail to follow through later.
Many Kenyans have often questioned whether such pledges are genuine support or simply public statements made in front of camera.
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