Slain teacher and rising social media influencer, Albert Ojwang, had set his eyes on becoming the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kokwanyo Ward in the 2027 general elections, according to a touching revelation made by his uncle during his burial.
Speaking at the emotional funeral ceremony held on Friday at their family home in Kakoth Village, Kokwanyo, Homa Bay County, Ojwang’s uncle shared that the 31-year-old had already started laying the groundwork for his political journey.
He described Ojwang as focused and hopeful, determined to serve his people even if it meant failing the first time.
The uncle recalled their last conversation, which took place just a few days before Ojwang’s sudden and tragic death. He said that Albert always made time for his family whenever he came home from Mombasa and would pass by his place without fail.
“Albert never missed a chance to visit me whenever he came home,” he said. “Even if he was in Homa Bay for just a short while, he would make sure to see me first. One day, he sent me Ksh500 for transport so we could meet at Obambo. We sat down and spoke for hours.”
It was during that heartfelt conversation that Ojwang revealed his desire to run for the MCA seat. “He told me clearly, ‘I want to contest for MCA in 2027. Even if I don’t win, I will keep trying. It doesn’t have to be through President Ruto’s party,’” the uncle recounted.
Filled with sorrow, the uncle said that Ojwang’s dreams had been abruptly cut short by his untimely and painful death.
He revealed that his nephew had been deeply passionate about bringing change to his community, especially by representing the interests of the youth in Kokwanyo Ward.
“He truly wanted to uplift the youth and bring new energy to local leadership. We had already begun laying down plans for his campaign.
We talked about mobilization strategies, community forums, and how he would engage residents,” the uncle added. “He meant every word. He was serious.”
Ojwang’s life took a tragic turn after he was arrested on June 7 by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). His arrest was linked to accusations of defaming Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat.
He was initially held at Mawego Police Station before being transferred to Nairobi Central Police Station, where he reportedly died the following day under mysterious circumstances.
An autopsy report later showed that Ojwang had suffered from blunt force trauma and signs of strangulation, which raised national outrage and sparked widespread protests.
Many Kenyans, especially young people, took to the streets to demonstrate against police brutality and to demand accountability for his death.
On Thursday, June 13, just days before his burial, angry youths marched with his body to Mawego Police Station and set the facility on fire in protest.
During the burial, police officers who attempted to attend were chased away by furious mourners who insisted that they had no place at the funeral, arguing that the teacher died while in police custody and justice had not yet been served.
The loss of Albert Ojwang has left a deep wound in the hearts of his family, friends, and supporters who saw him as a beacon of hope and leadership for Kokwanyo Ward. His dreams may have been cut short, but his memory and the cause he stood for live on.
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