Albert Ojwang’s wife complains about the injustice since her husband’s death: “It hurts

• The slain teacher and rights defender, Albert Ojwang, died in June at the Nairobi Central Police Station, sparking an uproar among Kenyans seeking justice.
• His murder implicated officials, including Deputy Commissioner General (DIG) Eliud Lagat, who was later acquitted while the investigation continues.
• His wife, Nevninah Onyango, cried for justice and questioned how independent institutions in the country took so long

Wife of Albert OjwangNevninah Onyango, has cried as the case concerning her husband’s death has not yet been resolved months after his funeral.

Ojwang died at the Nairobi Central Police Station for unexplained reasons after he was arrested at his father’s house in Homa Bay County.

His death led to protest across the country, while Kenyans want the Deputy Chief Commissioner Eliud Lagat to resign, who was linked to the murder.

He recused himself to allow the investigation and was later cleared of charges, while the family continues to seek justice for their family member.

During his funeral, his mother questioned why the police did not shoot her instead of her only living child, remembering how he was struggling to educate himself.

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He asked the government to ensure that the officers who oppressed him and killed his son are brought to court.

What did Albert Ojwang’s wife say about the murder case?

However, Ojwang’s wife, Nevninah, shared a photo of a passport printed with her husband’s photo, with the words “Justice for Albert Ojwang” in the colors of the Kenyan flag.

He questioned how justice is delayed in the country, including how independent institutions help those affected.

“What kind of country is this? Independent Institutions? Sadness is heavy, but injustice makes it unbearable,” he wrote on Facebook.

Some people criticized him for his sentiments, arguing that he should not have accepted government aid for Ojwang’s funeral, which forced him to respond.

She claimed that she was speaking on behalf of everyone affected and not just her husband’s case.

Here are some comments from social media people:

@James Mwita said:

“God is for you. Albert will not let them rest until justice is done to him. Take heart.”

@Christine Magayi said:

“Have you ever heard the story of man for himself and God for all of us? That is the true interpretation of this country called Kenya. It hurts a lot when justice is not done, but we learn to rely on God to avenge us. Peace be with you.”

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@Petty Obar said:

“Just hold on sister, one day our God will give us all the answers.”

@Wilikistar Nyanchoka said:

“Vengeance belongs to God, take heart my love.”

@Othieno Billia said:

“Let God fight for you dear, take heart.”

@Anne A Achieng said:

“Leave it to God to let it happen, let your husband rest in peace and may God continue to give you peace.”

How Albert met his wife

During Albert’s memorial mass, Nevninah went back in time and shared how they met and built their love story.

According to the mother of one, Albert was her longtime friend, and they met for the first time in 2021 when he was Poisonous and a mutual friend from Pwani University introduced him.

She added that the friend later gave Albert her number, and they kept in touch and built a romantic relationship that was beginning to succeed.

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