“This Father’s Day Was Meant to Be Yours”: Widow of Albert Ojwang Shares Heartbreaking Tribute

On a day meant to honour fatherhood, Nevnina Onyango, widow of the late Albert Ojwang, delivered a powerful and emotional tribute to the man she loved—and lost—following his tragic death in police custody.

Marking her first Father’s Day without him, Nevnina took to social media with a touching post that captured both the depth of her grief and the enduring love they shared. She posted a screenshot of a past WhatsApp conversation with Albert, revealing a glimpse of a man grounded in family and joy.

“To be honest, I’m just happy that I have all my family around,” Albert had written. “Nakuona na G weekend. I have Dad, Mum, and Granny. It makes me happy.”

Nevnina had responded: “It’s beautiful. I love it this way, baby. Having my husband around, seeing my in-laws, and the fact that I have a good relationship with your mum makes everything even better.”

Albert replied simply: “Thank you for being there for her.”

Alongside the screenshot, Nevnina shared a heart-wrenching caption:
“This Father’s Day was supposed to be yours. You had plans with our son—plans for laughter, for love, for simply being together. Instead, we’re left with silence, questions, and a world that feels so wrong. We miss you beyond words—not just today, but every day. Your love lives on in him, and I’ll make sure he never forgets the father you were, and the future they stole from you. 💔 We love you, Baba G. #JusticeForAlbertOjwang #FathersDayWithoutYou.”

Her words resonated across the nation, as Kenyans responded with an outpouring of support.

• Eva Marie wrote: “My heartfelt condolences, take heart dear babygirl.”

• Sylv Tasha commented: “Pole sana, girl. May you find solace in God’s arms.”

• John Ouma added: “They shortened your life, but your spirit shall live with us forever. You really had a strong soul to shape the destiny of this country.”

Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger, died on June 7, 2025, under suspicious circumstances while in custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. Before his death, he had expressed fear for his safety, a fact that now haunts his widow.

In a previous interview with Citizen TV, Nevnina recalled their final conversation.
“He was asking if he was safe. He wasn’t sure if he would be okay in police custody,” she said through tears.
“I want everybody to feel safe when arrested. Police are supposed to protect us, not harm us.”

She continues to lead calls for justice, urging the public to stand with her in holding those responsible accountable.
“It’s so painful to lose someone this way,” she said. “We can’t bring his life back, but seeing those responsible held accountable would bring us some peace.”

Amid the national outrage and growing demands for reform, Nevnina also faces a painful personal reality: explaining Albert’s absence to their young son, George Myles Ojwang.

“He’s heard people crying and mentioning ‘Omondi’, and he knows that’s his dad,” she shared. “At one point he asked me, ‘I’ve heard people crying and saying Daddy is dead. Is it true?’ I told him, ‘No, he’s not dead.’”

As her grief unfolds publicly and privately, Nevnina’s voice has become a symbol of the human cost behind Kenya’s growing cry for justice.