Kenyan comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi has launched a fundraiser to support the three-year-old son of the late Albert Ojwang, whose sudden death in police custody has sparked national outrage.
In a statement shared via his X handle on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Omondi urged Kenyans to unite and support the grieving family. He revealed that Ojwang left behind a young son and encouraged people to contribute whatever they could to help secure the child’s future.
Omondi, who joined the grieving family at the Nairobi Funeral Home as they viewed Ojwang’s body, emphasised the importance of national unity in the face of injustice. He urged well-wishers to contribute to a fund set up to support the child, ensuring that the boy grows up knowing that his father’s death was not in vain and that he is not alone.
“How many more must we bury??? #TeamSisikwasisi let’s stand with Baba Albert. Albert left behind a 3-year-old son. Let’s ensure he never lacks anything. May he grow to know that his father died a hero. Send whatever you can to Baba Albert’s number 0727927898. NAME: Meshack Opiyo,” Omondi posted.
Postmortem
Ojwang was arrested on June 7, 2025, in Homa Bay County for posting defamatory content online about Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat. He was transferred over 350 kilometres to Nairobi’s Central Police Station.
A postmortem conducted on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Nairobi Funeral Home has raised serious concerns about the circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s death. The examination, led by forensic pathologist Bernard Midia and witnessed by a family representative, Mutuma Zambezi, revealed signs of violent trauma.
According to Midia, Ojwang suffered head injuries, compression to the neck, and widespread soft tissue injuries. The body also bore defensive wounds on the hands and bruises on the upper limbs and torso. These injuries suggested that Ojwang had been assaulted, contradicting the official police account.
“The bleeds were spaced across the scalp, face, and back of the head, not consistent with hitting a wall,” Midia stated.
The autopsy findings have added fuel to growing public anger. Outside the Nairobi Funeral Home, crowds of angry youth blocked roads and confronted police spokesperson Resila Atieno, demanding answers. Their frustration reflected the broader outrage over what many view as a pattern of police brutality and suppression of dissent.
Ojwang’s family and supporters believe he was targeted for his outspoken criticism of the government and security forces. His death has now become a rallying point for activists and human rights groups across the country, who are demanding justice and accountability.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has taken up the case and is collecting evidence, including blood-stained clothing and CCTV footage. The agency has promised a thorough investigation.
Meanwhile, the late Ojwang’s family, with the backing of rights organisations, is calling for a swift and transparent probe. They insist that justice must be served and that those responsible be held accountable.
