Nevnina Onyango, the widow of teacher Albert Ojwang, has paid tribute to their son on his fifth birthday. She shared the message on social media, Pulse Live Kenya reported. In it, she said the boy helped carry her through her grief after her husband died in police custody.
She described her son as one of life's greatest blessings. His presence, laughter and affection helped her find strength after the loss, she said. She recalled how his smile, warm hugs and playful nature brought her moments of happiness while she struggled to accept her husband's death. "Through some of my darkest days, especially after losing your daddy, your little smile, your hugs, and your innocent laughter have given me strength in ways words could never explain," she wrote.
Onyango acknowledged that the boy is still too young to understand the painful circumstances surrounding his family. She said he had not taken away the pain of losing his father. But he had given her reasons to appreciate the love and happiness that life still offers. She added that she hopes he will one day understand how much his affection and companionship meant to her. She called him one of God's greatest gifts to her.
Ojwang died in the cells at Central Police Station in Nairobi after his arrest, according to Pulse Live Kenya. The outlet reported that he died from blunt force trauma to the head. He left behind a young family.
He was buried on Friday, July 4, at his family home in Homa Bay. Thousands of mourners attended the emotional ceremony, the outlet reported.