Albert Ojwang’s Family Denies Eric Omondi’s Claims That Kenyans Donated Ksh 10 Million

The family of the late blogger Albert Ojwang’ has provided an update on the public contributions raised so far. Speaking on the Obinna show, family spokesperson Kenneth Ouma revealed the total amount currently held in their joint account.

Ouma stated that the official M-Pesa Paybill account for public contributions was established on the same day Albert’s autopsy report was released.

“We did a paybill, which we shared with the public. It is the same paybill that Hanifa shared,” Ouma explained.

He also acknowledged that comedian Eric Omondi had set up another Paybill, which the family confirmed channeled funds to their official account. Ouma warned the public about a fake Paybill account impersonating Eric Omondi that has been circulating.

Discrepancy in Donation Figures

Ouma also addressed Eric Omondi’s earlier estimation that public donations had reached KSh 10 million. According to Ouma, the actual amount raised by the general public stands at KSh 2.06 million.

He confirmed that both President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have sent their donations of KSh 2 million and KSh 1 million, respectively.

As of Monday, June 23, the total amount raised in the family’s central account, including contributions from the public, President Ruto, and Raila Odinga, is KSh 5.06 million.

“Eric did not say that there’s 10 million unless I saw a different video. He made an assumption that we could have KSh 10 million. So as we speak, I can confirm to you that we don’t have KSh 10 million. We have about 2.06 million in this account that is official,” Ouma clarified. He added, “We have a central account where all donations are channelled. As of yesterday (Monday, June 23), we were at KSh 2.06. That’s from the general public. So, the one for the president and the one from Raila are also in the same account. The account is about KSh 5.06 million. President Ruto and Raila had sent their contributions.

The funds donated and stolen are yet to be recovered.