Governor Sakaja Pledges Full Support to Family of Slain Blogger Albert Ojwang

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has pledged comprehensive support for the family of the late blogger and digital activist Albert Omondi Ojwang, who died under suspicious circumstances while in police custody last week.

Speaking on Wednesday after meeting Ojwang’s family at City Hall, Governor Sakaja expressed both personal grief and a strong sense of responsibility. Present at the meeting were Ojwang’s parents, his widow, and their two-year-old son, George Miles.

“I have known Albert for a long time,” the Governor said. “He worked closely with my communications team and was one of our trusted influencers. If you go through his social media, it’s clear he supported our work passionately.”

As part of a long-term commitment, Sakaja announced that the Nairobi County Government will fully cover Ojwang’s burial expenses. Additionally, the Governor pledged to fund the education of Ojwang’s young son and clear the remaining college fees for his widow, who is currently in her final semester pursuing a diploma in community health.

“She deserves to finish her studies without any financial pressure,” Sakaja stated. “Once she graduates, we will offer her employment within the County Government.”

In a further show of solidarity, the Governor also committed to rallying personal friends and well-wishers to help secure a plot of land in Homa Bay and build rental units for Ojwang’s parents, providing them with a steady source of income.

“This is not just about mourning Albert,” Sakaja said. “It’s about standing with his family and demanding real justice. His son is too young to grasp what has happened, but we must make sure his future is secured.”

Ojwang, a vocal online presence, was arrested in Homa Bay on allegations of publishing false information and transferred to Central Police Station in Nairobi. Police initially claimed he had injured himself while in custody, but an independent autopsy told a different story.

The postmortem, conducted by a team of five pathologists, revealed that Ojwang suffered extensive head injuries, neck compression, and multiple bruises — clear signs of physical assault. The findings directly contradict the police narrative that he repeatedly banged his head against a wall.

Public outrage over Ojwang’s death has continued to grow, with civil society, legal bodies, and human rights advocates calling for accountability. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation, naming five officers linked to Ojwang’s detention and noting concerns about tampered CCTV footage.

Governor Sakaja’s pledges mark one of the first direct actions by a senior government official in response to the tragedy.