Hundreds of mourners gathered yesterday, Wednesday at Ridgeways Baptist Church in Nairobi to pay their final respects to the late teacher and digital activist Albert Ojwang, whose death in police custody on June 7 ignited national outrage and calls for justice.
The church service, marked by emotion and calls for accountability, drew family members, friends, fellow educators, civil society leaders and a large contingent of youth who have been at the forefront of recent protests demanding police reform. Ojwang’s bronze-finished casket was ushered into the sanctuary shortly after 9:00 a.m., accompanied by gospel hymns and tearful tributes.
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The requiem mass served as a moment of reflection and unity among Kenyans, with messages centred on peace, remembrance and the pursuit of justice through legal and institutional means.
Alongside the emotional tributes, fundraising efforts to support the family’s funeral arrangements were publicly acknowledged. According to official family updates, President William Ruto contributed Ksh 2 million, channelled through Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, while ODM leader Raila Odinga donated Ksh 1 million. In addition to these high-profile contributions, members of the public have collectively raised approximately Ksh 2.6 million.
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The family has estimated the funeral budget at Ksh 4.5 million, covering transportation, security, catering, and media coverage for events planned in both Nairobi and Homa Bay.
The cortege is scheduled to depart Nairobi on the morning of Thursday, 3rd July, heading to the family’s rural home in Kokwanyo Ward, Homa Bay County, where a night vigil will be held at ACK St John’s Church in Kakoth Village. Ojwang will be laid to rest on Friday, July 4,2025.
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