As pressure intensifies on President William Ruto’s administration and the police to provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, his father, Meshack Ojwang, has declared that he will not rush his son’s burial.
Speaking on Monday, June 16, 2025, the grief-stricken father affirmed that burial plans will proceed only once all those responsible have been brought to justice.
“Regarding the burial, the family must be assured that the perpetrators have been apprehended,” Meshack said.
At the same time, Meshack opened up about the deep sorrow he has endured since his son’s death, explaining that he had travelled to Nairobi to follow up on his son’s arrest, only to be informed that he had passed away.
He added that since then, he has been tirelessly following up on the case and only informed his family of the death on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
“I left here to pursue Ojwang’s case with the police, but it was only yesterday that I broke the news to the rest of the family,” he added.
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Meshack, who spoke after a visit from Gladys Wanga to his home, further stated that people should not assume that the national spotlight on the case means they are not grieving deeply.
He said they are mourning profoundly but are drawing on God’s strength to seek justice and overcome this agonising chapter.
“I want to thank God because from here forward, it is only by His grace that we will move on. We are still shedding tears; I am still overwhelmed with grief. Without God, we would not endure. I also express gratitude to the President for calling me and embracing this responsibility as if I were his own kin.”
Ruto and Raila support
In the same address, Meshack also revealed that he had received a phone call from President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to eulogise with his family following his son’s tragic death.
He expressed his gratitude for the president’s bold move in reaching out to him directly with a condolence message during such a difficult time.
He went on to state that many people in the country have lost their children and loved ones in similar circumstances to Albert’s, yet they have never received a call from the Head of State.
He described the gesture as a rare and meaningful opportunity, thanking the president for treating Albert as though he were his own son.
“As I mentioned earlier, by taking my son Albert as his own and feeling the pain, because many have passed on. Since he chose to bear this burden as if he were his own so that he could express condolences through my phone, I am grateful for that,” he said.
