Albert Ojwang: Kenyans Marvel at Finished 2-Bedroom House Gladys Wanga Built for Blogger’s Parents
- Albert Ojwang’s family has already moved into the two-bedroom house that Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga helped construct for them
- The politician had revealed that the construction cost amounted to KSh 1.5 million, adding that it was the least she could do for the family
- A video gave Kenyans an inside look at the modest bungalow with burgundy mabati, which is common in many semi-rural areas
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The house governor Gladys Wanga promised to construct for Albert Ojwang’s parents is complete.
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Videos of the bungalow the politician built for the family have surfaced on social media.
The family opted for maroon or burgundy iron sheets, matching the walls of the house.
What does Ojwang's family home look like?
The walls are painted a light orange colour with trims around the pillars and windows.
The house boasts large windows that are fitted with metallic grills for security purposes and ventilation.
There is a small open veranda which leads to the main entrance and is supported by columns.
The family is yet to do some landscaping on their compound. It appeared unfinished with bare soil.
Kenyans also got a glimpse inside the house whose living room features cosy couches.
Wanga hands over house to Ojwang's family
Wanga had previously disclosed that she was building the house for the family as a form of support.
She noted that if Albert were alive, he would have built the house for his family.
As Wanga handed over the house to the family, she wrote:
"Today, as we receive Albert’s body home, his dream to build his parents a new house is fulfilled, albeit in his absence. May justice prevail."
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A YouTuber, Shims, gave Kenyans a broader look inside the compound, which had tents ready for the burial ceremony.
A police car and several police officers were also seen at the compound.
Homa Bay's county commissioner also gave a speech at Ojwang’s home and urged mourners to maintain peace while mourning the slain blogger.
Netizens react to Albert Ojwang's family house
Here is what they had to say:
@ruthee1895:
"It is jst a normal house but better than what they had..God bless you honorable Gladys wanga for putting a smile on this family's face."
Ema:
Sioni maana ya hii nyumba....coz wataishi kufikilia mtoto wao...na maybe kuona nkama it was unfair."
Enhockyze Duis:
"The emptiness he will feel afterwards is imaginable."
dimplesgir:
"Hii nyumba si imeisha haraka sana,aki pesa wewe..yangu tangu 2017 haijawahi isha mniombe."
IJ:
"The blessings of the Lord enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it."
What to know about Albert Ojwang's death
- Ojwang's mum left Kenyans emotional when she broke down while honouring her son.
- The slain blogger's wife promised to remain strong for their family.
- His father shared a chilling message to his son's killers.
What did Ojwang's lawyer clarify?
In other news, the family lawyer clarified the amount they had received.
Julius Juma trashed claims that Kenyans had contributed KSh 10 million.
He also recalled the call he received from Mzee Meshack Opiyo, Ojwang's dad, 30 minutes after he was arrested.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
