Albert Ojwang’s widow has said several promises made by political leaders after her husband’s death remain unfulfilled nearly one year later.
Speaking during an interview with Tony Nyakoko on Mwelekeo TV, Nevninah Onyango said she is still unemployed and living in a rented house despite public pledges to support the family.
Ojwang died in police custody in June 2025 after being arrested at his home in Homa Bay County and transferred to Nairobi Central Police Station.
His death triggered public protests and renewed demands for accountability over police brutality.
Onyango said politicians promised to secure her a job after graduation, support her son’s education and establish rental units for Ojwang’s parents.
She said only former Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara honoured a promise by clearing her final college fee balance.
Sakaja’s employment pledge remains unfulfilled
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja met Ojwang’s family at City Hall days after his death.
Sakaja publicly promised to cover burial expenses, educate Ojwang’s young son and help Onyango complete her community health studies.
He also said she would receive a job within the Nairobi County government after graduating.
“Upon completing her training as a health worker, we shall ensure she gets a job in the county,” Sakaja said at the time.
The governor further promised to mobilise support for the purchase of land and construction of rental units for Ojwang’s parents in Homa Bay.
However, Onyango told Mwelekeo TV that she had repeatedly sought feedback without success.
She also dismissed reports that politicians had built her an apartment. She said she continues to pay rent and has not received a house.
Widow seeks employment as court case continues
Onyango said she has completed her studies in community health development and HIV testing services.
She is now seeking employment anywhere in Kenya to support her young son.
She criticised politicians who make promises during funerals but disappear after public attention fades.
Onyango said ordinary Kenyans, particularly young people, had provided the most consistent financial and emotional support to the family.
Meanwhile, the murder trial arising from Ojwang’s death remains before the High Court.
Six accused persons have denied the charges. The hearing was adjourned to December 14, 2026, after the prosecution presented evidence, including CCTV footage from Nairobi Central Police Station.