The family of the late teacher and blogger, Albert Ojwang, is still reeling from pain two months after his untimely death in police custody. Ojwang, who would have celebrated his 32nd birthday in July, passed away at the Central Police Station under disturbing circumstances.
Postmortem results revealed he died from assault-related injuries, including severe head trauma and neck compression. Six police officers have since been linked to the case and are awaiting trial.
Ojwang’s burial, held on July 4 at his home in Nyawango village, Kabondo Kasipul, Homa Bay County, was a deeply emotional affair.
His coffin drew attention after being draped with both the Kenyan national flag and the Manchester United Football Club flag, a team he passionately supported. While the national flag sparked debate as it is rarely used for civilians, it was never removed during the ceremony.
His widow, Nevnina Onyango, has been vocal about her grief. On August 17, during Manchester United’s first English Premier League match of the season against Arsenal, she shared an emotional post wishing her husband was alive to watch the game.
“Alberto, wake up 😭💔, Manchester United is playing,” she wrote, leaving many Kenyans moved to tears. Sadly, United lost 1–0, adding to the somber weight of her message.
Nevnina, who met Ojwang in 2021 through a mutual friend, revealed during his requiem mass that their love blossomed quickly. They formalized their union in April 2025, just two months before tragedy struck.
Now left with a three-year-old son to raise, she continues to honor her late husband with touching tributes, including a birthday message on what would have been his 32nd celebration.
For many Kenyans, Albert Ojwang’s story remains a painful reminder of the quest for justice and the cruelty of death. His memory lives on through his wife, son, and the countless lives he touched as a teacher and blogger.
By Nairobi