Juja Saba Saba Protesters Posthumously Sing Happy Birthday to Albert Ojwang in Viral Clip

• As protesters marked the Saba Saba day, many were unaware that it was also the day that Albert Ojwang was born
• In a video, a popular prankster was spotted leading protesters in the Happy birthday song to remember the late
• The video left many Kenyans emotional, with some noting that the coincidence of his birthday and the day he died was symbolic

A video has emerged showing the protesters in Juja singing in jubilation to celebrate someone they consider a hero.

The death of Albert Ojwang exposed the rot in the police service in Kenya, leading to many demanding justice, and it became an eye-opener for what goes on behind bars.

How did protesters celebrate Albert Ojwang?

A video shared by pnakstar Vindee Official showed him leading Gen Z in a tribute in Juja to Ojwang on what would have been his 32nd birthday.

He started by urging the protesters to pay a tribute to the late before they burst into "Happy birthday, dear Ojwang" chants.

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They then followed that up with singing the national anthem, hoping that the peace they sing about would exist.

Vindee then showed videos of the youth that had come for the protests, singing and chanting in the Juja streets, showing the huge number of youths demanding justice.

A man was also spotted donning the Santa uniform as he sat near a tire on fire in the middle of the road, chanting 'Ruto must go'.

Vindee was also seen jumping onto the highway and playing his vuvuzela, which he had been holding all along.

Here are some of the reactions from netizens regarding the clip:

brendahjadoc said:

"Happy birthday in heaven Albert."

j_capry_tammimz said:

"Happy birthday to him."

cole_chino said:

"Happy birthday Ojwang, you started something that we will see it to the end..rest in peace wherever God intends to put your soul."

i_am.mwafrika said:

"You can't make this up walai...continue resting Ojwang."

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Here are some of the messages regarding his birthday on X:

@Blessedkamaa said:

"Born on 7th and Killed by Lagat on 7th. What a coincidence. Saba Saba we have to celebrate Ojwang and demand justice!"

@BobbyVj said:

"You mean they killed someone who was born on 07/07 what a coincidence. This will never end. It will be crazy this time round. They never saw this one coming. They will not believe. They will not believe."

@McShayneX said:

"Number 7 often signifies a cycle reaching it's end and a new phase beginning. Kenya is awakened,the regime in trouble."

@Josh_m_ke said:

"He died exactly one month to his birthday day. Till we meet again comrade,"

Albert Ojwang's widow pays tribute to late teacher

In a similar story, the wife of the late Ojwang also shared a touching tribute to her late husband.

Nevnina Onyango shared a lengthy message to posthumously commemorate her hubby's day, saying he was a great husband, father, and Manchester United fan.

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The young lady noted just how much her son misses his dad, and how empty it feels not to have his presence every single day.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke