Governor Wanga Visits Ojwang’s Family, Promises To Build Kes1.5M House, Power
President William Ruto has extended his condolences to the family of late teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang.
Ruto also provided Sh2 million to his father, Meshack Ojwang, to help with burial expenses and other emergency necessities.
The President made the gesture during a phone chat with Ojwang’s father, just days after the 31-year-old died in police custody at the Nairobi Central Police Station.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga paid a visit to Meshack Ojwang’s bereaved family in Kokwanyo on Monday, a day after he returned from Nairobi.
During the visit, Governor Wanga pledged to build a two-bedroom house for the family worth Sh1.5 million.
She stated that the house will be done in two and a half weeks, before the funeral.
President William Ruto has called Meshack Ojwang’, the father of the late Albert Ojwang’, and donated Sh2 million to support the grieving family. pic.twitter.com/zWdr5YKtSB
— TheStarKenya (@TheStarKenya) June 16, 2025
The governor also announced that the Homa Bay County Government would provide electricity to the family home by June 17.
Furthermore, the county intends to establish a water station to assist the family and the neighboring community.
The killing of Albert Ojwang' in police custody is a painful tragedy, a violation of his fundamental rights and a dangerous trend we must confront.
— Gladys Wanga, E.G.H. (@gladyswanga) June 16, 2025
Today, we visited his family to mourn with them, console them, and assure them we will pursue justice without fear or delay. We… pic.twitter.com/B7quHOxNjm
Albert Ojwang’s death has generated a nationwide outcry.
He was apprehended in Homa Bay and later transported to Nairobi by investigators from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
He died in captivity, under mysterious circumstances. Public outrage has grown, with large protests and calls for accountability.
Earlier today, officials in Nairobi arrested three citizens suspected of being involved in Ojwang’s death.
The defendants were reportedly Central authorities Station convicts who authorities allegedly recruited to beat Ojwang in jail in order to gain information.
Also today, Monday, June 16, Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat stood down as investigations into Albert Ojwang’s killing continue.
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In a statement, Lagat stated that the move was made with “good and conscious thought” about his role and responsibilities.
He cited the continuing inquiry into Ojwang’s death as the cause for his temporary absence from office.
“I have today opted to step aside… pending completion of investigations,” he stated.
Lagat stated that his deputy will handle the office’s duties until the investigations are completed.
Governor Wanga Visits Ojwang’s Family, Promises To Build Kes1.5M House, Power
