Grieving Family of Albert Ojwang Claims Over KSh 500K Vanished from Father’s Account

The family of the late Albert Ojwang, a university student whose death in police custody sparked national outrage, has raised alarm over the mysterious disappearance of funds meant for his burial.

According to relatives, the money—raised through comedian Eric Omondi’s Sisi kwa Sisi fundraising initiative—was withdrawn from the M-Pesa account of Albert’s father, Meshack Ojwang, without his knowledge or consent.

In a video shared by YouTuber Clinton Chirangah Shim, Albert’s uncle, Polycarp Odhiambo, said the family’s grief has only deepened after discovering the missing funds.

“A few days ago, my brother tried to withdraw the money but faced a challenge because he didn’t have his ID. When he visited Safaricom for help, he found out not only was the money from Sisi kwa Sisi gone, but even his own KSh 17,000 had vanished. The statement revealed the names of those who made the withdrawals—more than KSh 500,000 was missing,” Odhiambo revealed.

In the same video, Albert’s father is seen overwhelmed with emotion, slumped in a chair and silently weeping as he processes the devastating loss.

The incident has drawn comparisons to a similar claim made by the family of Boniface Kariuki, a hawker who was fatally shot during protests while demonstrating for justice in Albert’s name. Kariuki’s father also alleged that he was defrauded of more than KSh 200,000 by scammers pretending to assist him with registration for the new Social Health Authority program.

Albert Ojwang’s death triggered widespread protests and calls for police accountability. In response, Kenyans came out in large numbers to support his family, contributing generously through Sisi kwa Sisi. The revelation that these funds may have been misappropriated has left many feeling betrayed and demanding answers.

As investigations into both the death and the alleged financial misconduct unfold, pressure is mounting on authorities and the Sisi kwa Sisi organizers to ensure transparency and justice—not just for Albert, but for the families left reeling in the aftermath.