Albert Ojwang’s Family Dismisses Eric Omondi's Claims They Received KSh 10m in Donations
- Comedian turned activist Eric Omondi claimed his charity initiative raised about KSh 10 million for Albert Ojwang’s family
- The family’s lawyer took to the pulpit to correct the record, revealing a detailed breakdown of the donations they actually received
- Kenyans quickly flooded social media with heated reactions, some defending Eric fiercely, while others applauded the family for their honesty and accountability
The family of slain blogger Albert Ojwang has come out to publicly set the record straight regarding the amount of money they have received in donations following their son’s tragic death.
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During an emotional requiem mass held on Tuesday, July 2, at Ridgeways Baptist Church in Nairobi, the family’s lawyer, Julius Juma, addressed the congregation, clearing up what he described as widespread misinformation about the support they had received.
How much money did Ojwang's family receive?
His statement came in response to claims made by comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi, who alleged that his Sisi kwa Sisi initiative had helped raise approximately KSh 10 million for Ojwang’s family.
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“It has been said on various media channels that the family received KSh 10 million. I have been asked to set the record straight, and I am doing so from the pulpit, fully aware of the consequences of lying,” the lawyer said.
He continued:
“The family did not receive KSh 10 million. The family wishes to confirm that they received KSh 2 million from the Head of State, KSh 1 million from Raila Odinga, and KSh 2 million from Kenyans who contributed various amounts. All this totals to KSh 5,060,000. I repeat, it is not true that the family received KSh 10 million from one individual.”
What you need to know about Albert Ojwang
- Ojwang passed away under mysterious circumstances while in police custody.
- Police initially claimed that he died after hitting his head on a cell wall, but a post-mortem report dismissed those claims, revealing he had died from blunt force trauma to the head.
- The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, confirmed that Ojwang had been arrested for allegedly publishing false information about his deputy, Eliud Lagat.
- Lagat later stepped aside from his position to allow investigations to proceed.
- The OCS of Central Police Station, Samson Taalam, along with other police officers on duty that night and civilians who were in the cells, have since been arrested and arraigned in court.
- Ojwang's family also disclosed that they had been swindled out of over KSh 500,000, raised by Kenyans.
What did Kenyans say about Ojwang's funeral contributions?
The family's revelations left Kenyans divided. Below are some reactions from social media users:
Cynthia Wanza:
"I believe Eric, case closed."
Muli Tim:
"But they should thank him,his the one come with the idea."
Edith Mucheywa:
"Whatever they got,let them budget for that,kwani walikuwa wapate wapi,let's learn to appreciate the little we have."
Malesi Cathrine Isinga:
"Kitu ya bure hata kama ni ten bob shukuru,alikua anapata wapi?Asitusumbulie Erick Omondi akili.RIP Albert."
Lydiah Moindi:
"What about the promise that Mr Dimples gave them?"
Ngungi Kanui
"People should learn to appreciate whatever they get."
Anne Wangu:
"The family is right to share about the contributions for accountability purposes."
Jully Mash:
"Erick Omondi, you are a great person. I don't see any body of influence anaeza saidia kuraise such an amount..
Nyambuh Maureen:
"Pesa zilikua zinaingia kwa line ya Mzee..hapo Eric anaingilia wapi?"
Philo Protich:
"And what does the treasure say?...or was Eric Omondi the family treasure?"
Isac Cerony:
"If you are in front to fundrive everytime, you will be mistaken for having a bad motive in it!"
Lilian Sotian:
"Why are people so insensitive.. .according to the statement it’s for the purpose of clarity not entitlement. It’s good to see things beyond your anger issues ."
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What did Ojwang's dad tell his killers?
During the same mass, Ojwang's father, Meshack Opiyo, sent a pointed warning to his son's killers.
He read from the Bible and reflected on how the shedding of innocent blood brings pain and suffering.
Meshack then declared that the perpetrators of his son's murder would never know peace.
Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added what Kenyans said about Ojwang's funeral contributions.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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