The family of the late Albert Ojwang has vowed to use the upcoming Saba Saba Day protests to intensify calls for justice, following his controversial death.
Speaking on Friday, July 4, 2025, during the emotional burial ceremony held today in Kakoth Village, Homa Bay County, family lawyer Julius Juma said the family will not be silenced until those responsible are held accountable.
“We are not laying Albert to rest so that we can move on in silence. We are burying him today, yes, but our struggle for truth and justice begins in earnest. Come Saba Saba, we will join Kenyans across the country to demand answers peacefully but firmly,” Juma declared.
Albert Ojwang, 31, died under circumstances his family believes involve foul play. While the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations, the family says progress has been too slow, and transparency is lacking.
Expedite the process
Juma addressed IPOA and relevant authorities, calling for urgency and accountability.
“We are urging IPOA to hasten investigations. Justice delayed is justice denied. We expect all persons of interest, regardless of their positions or uniforms, to be interrogated and, if necessary, prosecuted, “ he said.
He also warned that the public’s patience is running thin.
“This case will not disappear into silence like so many others. The people are watching. The law must take its course, and it must do so without fear or favour,” he asserted.
The Saba Saba Day, marked annually on 7 July, has historically symbolised the fight for justice and democracy in Kenya. Juma said this year’s commemoration offers a critical platform to bring national attention to Albert’s case.
“We will take Albert’s photo and his story to the streets of Nairobi and Homa Bay. We want the country to see his face and to remember that behind every statistic is a family left in pain,” he added.
The burial drew hundreds, including human rights defenders and civil society groups, who pledged solidarity with the family. As the final rites were conducted, Juma’s voice cut through the silence once more: “Justice for Albert is justice for all. We will not stop until the truth is known.”
