Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has fulfilled a promise made to the family of the late Albert Ojwang by handing over a fully furnished three-bedroom house to his father, Meshack Ojwang, in Kokwanyo village.
The new home replaces a dilapidated structure Albert had long hoped to rebuild for his aging parents. The original house, weather-beaten and rusting, had become a symbol of struggle. Now, standing in its place is a warm, peach-toned house with crisp white trim and a striking red gable-style roof an elegant yet simple tribute to a son’s unfulfilled dream.
“This house is not just a shelter it is Albert’s dream brought to life,” Governor Wanga said during the handover ceremony. “Today, as we receive Albert’s body home, his dream to build his parents a new house is fulfilled in his absence. May justice prevail.”
Governor Wanga had pledged to build the house on June 16 during a condolence visit to the grieving family. In just two and a half weeks, the home was completed at a cost of Sh1.5 million, just in time for Albert’s burial.
Every detail, from the secure metallic-framed windows to the tiled veranda and electricity connection, reflects a sense of dignity and comfort. Plans are also underway to construct a water point to serve the Ojwang family and neighboring residents.
Albert Ojwang’s story drew national attention and public outrage after his mysterious death while in the custody of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). He had travelled to Homa Bay to visit his parents but was arrested and later transferred to Nairobi, where he died under unclear circumstances.
The incident has sparked widespread protests and growing demands for justice and accountability. Amid the pain and unanswered questions, Albert’s family now finds a sliver of comfort in the realization of his vision.
Though Albert is no longer here, his love and concern for his family live on in the walls of this new home a quiet but powerful symbol of justice, remembrance, and the resilience of community spirit.
