Albert Ojwang': Emotions Run High as Slain Blogger's Body Arrives at Baptist Church for Requiem Mass
- Tearful scenes unfolded at Ridgeways Baptist Church as Albert Ojwang’s casket was received; loved ones wailed and lay on the coffin in deep anguish
- Kenyans from all walks of life flooded social media with heartfelt tributes and emotional messages
- Ojwang' passed away while in police custody, but what followed raised even more disturbing questions about how and when his final moments truly unfolded
- TUKO.co.ke learned that the hearse transporting Ojwang’s body was donated, with a director from the funeral home explaining why
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The body of slain X blogger Albert Ojwang' arrived at Ridgeways Baptist Church on Kiambu Road on the morning of Tuesday, July 2, for his requiem mass.
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Videos seen by TUKO.co.ke captured the sombre atmosphere in the church parking area as the hearse carrying his remains slowly opened its butterfly doors, revealing the casket that held the young man's body.
Where will Albert Ojwang's be buried?
Ojwang' was laid in a polished brown wooden casket adorned with golden handles.
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In one heartbreaking moment, a close family member was seen crying uncontrollably in her native language.
She reached out to touch the casket, eventually lying on it, her voice breaking through waves of anguish and pain.
The mass drew mourners from all walks of life, many still reeling from the shock of Ojwang’s death, which continues to raise questions across the country.
Following the service, his body is expected to be flown to Homa Bay on Wednesday, July 3, ahead of his final burial rites scheduled for Friday, July 4, at his rural home in Kakwonyo, Kabondo Kasipul.
Who covered the transport expenses for Ojwang's funeral?
Ojwang's father disclosed that the logistics for his son's funeral were fully catered for by Perozie Funeral Home, which offered its services free of charge.
In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, Rose Mary, one of the directors at Perozie Funeral Home, explained why they chose to step in and support the grieving family.
"We really felt it because Albert is like our son. We were so touched by this brutal killing. He is just like our firstborn son, who is 30, and Ojwang was 31. As parents, we were truly heartbroken, so we reached out to his father to give him the best we have.
"We’ve given out our services for free many times, and this is not the first. We hold strong Christian values, and that is why we offered. As an organisation, we are also human. We feel these things deeply," she said.
What happened to Albert Ojwang'?
Ojwang's death has been surrounded by controversy and growing public outrage.
He died under mysterious circumstances after being taken into police custody over allegations of spreading false information about Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.
Initial reports from police claimed that Ojwang' had fatally injured himself by hitting his head against the wall of his cell.
However, a post-mortem examination painted a very different and disturbing picture, revealing that he died from blunt force trauma to the head.
His body also bore multiple injuries consistent with signs of torture.
Further contradicting police accounts, officers had claimed they rushed Ojwang' to Mbagathi Hospital after finding him unconscious in his cell.
However, CCTV footage later emerged showing that he was already lifeless by the time he arrived at the hospital. This was later confirmed by leaked hospital documents.
As pressure mounted, Central Police Station OCS Samson Taalam, along with other police officers and civilians linked to the alleged murder, were arrested and arraigned in court.
Investigations are ongoing, and the family, alongside rights groups, continues to demand full accountability for Ojwang’s death.
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Here are some condolence messages from Kenyans:
Fidelis Kiugu
"Rest in peace Albert."
Natasha Mbugua
"Rest well mwalimu."
Mwongeli Lemera
"What a sad day , Rip broo."
Rose Wairimu
"May God give the family strength."
Nelly Ngetich
"Poleni sana familia mungu awape nguvu."
Agata Mwinga
"Am really sorry to family,take heart there is still God on the throne no what he always come through."
Josphat Ouko Ouko
"Mungu awape faraja wakati huu mgumu."
Janet Kwamboka
"We are still heartbroken 💔 😥 tears still flow,teacher Albert Ojwang."
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What to know about Ojwang's death
- Albert Ojwang was picked up by the police when he was just about to have lunch with his family at their Kakoth village in Homa Bay county.
- Ojwang's widow shared details of their last conversation hours before he was brutally murdered, sharing his last words to her.
- The slain blogger's mother urged him to haunt his killers, admitting that losing her only child has left her devastated.
- Nevnina Onyango revealed how she met Ojwang, sharing their love story.
- The teacher and blogger's family also dismissed Eric Omondi's claims that they received KSh 10 million in donations.
- Eric attended Ojwang's memorial mass, where he had a chat with the deceased's father and widow.
Was Ojwang's family swindled of KSh 500k?
Previously, Ojwang’s uncle, Polycarp Odhiambo, revealed that the family had been swindled out of funds raised by well-wishers to support funeral expenses.
He said Ojwang’s father had attempted to withdraw the money but encountered difficulties due to a lack of identification.
When they sought assistance from Safaricom, the family was devastated to learn that over KSh 500,000 had already been withdrawn without their consent.
Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added details on what to know about Albert Ojwang's death.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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