KOKWANYO, HOMA BAY — Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has handed over a newly constructed, fully furnished three-bedroom house to the parents of the late Albert Ojwang, fulfilling a promise she made just over two weeks ago.
The modern home replaces a dilapidated structure in Kokwanyo village where Albert’s father, Meshack Ojwang, had lived for years — a house Albert had hoped to rebuild for his family before his untimely death.
“Today, as we receive Albert’s body home, his dream to build his parents a new house is fulfilled in his absence,” said Governor Wanga. “May justice prevail.”
The county-funded project, valued at Sh1.5 million, was completed in just two and a half weeks following Governor Wanga’s June 16 visit to the grieving family.
She had publicly committed to ensuring the house would be ready before Albert’s burial.
The new home features a striking red gable-style metal roof, peach-painted walls with white trim, large secure windows, and a front veranda with tiled flooring and support columns — all reflecting a neat, modern, and dignified family residence.
The county government also connected electricity to the home by June 17, and plans are underway to install a water point to benefit both the Ojwang family and the wider community.
“This is not just about a house. It’s about dignity, legacy, and standing with a grieving family in their darkest hour,” Wanga said.
A Death That Sparked National Outrage
Albert Ojwang was arrested in Homa Bay, where he had travelled to visit his parents, before being transferred to Nairobi by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
He died while in custody under unclear circumstances, sparking public outrage, protests, and widespread calls for justice.
Two police officers have since been arrested in connection with his death, but investigations are ongoing.
For now, even as his family mourns and demands accountability, part of Albert’s dream lives on — in the form of a new home built in his memory.
