Albert Ojwang': Short-Statured Lady in Tears During Interview, Says He Promised to Take Her to Raila
- Emma Akinyi was moved to tears at Albert Ojwang's burial as she recounted the promises the slain blogger had made to her
- He had promised to take her to Nairobi to meet a prominent politician, but that dream was shattered following his untimely death
- Akinyi, weeping bitterly during a live interview in Homa Bay county, shared how she met the teacher and father of one
The burial of blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang' is already underway in Kabondo Kasipul, Homa Bay county.
Source: Instagram
Emotions ran high as the family and villagers prepared to lay the father of one to rest in his village home.
Interviewer console Akinyi in Homa Bay
A woman who had requested an interview could barely speak as she bitterly mourned the blogger.
The short-statured woman, Emma Akinyi, was in tears as she recounted the promises Ojwang' had made to her before his premature death.
The interviewer, who squatted to speak to the grieving woman, ended up consoling her in the process.
She wrapped her left arm around the heartbroken woman as she comforted her during the emotional moment.
Kenyans sympathise with Akinyi
Akinyi cried as she spoke in her local dialect, looking up as tears flowed freely down her cheeks.
"Albert promised to take me to Nairobi to see Raila Amolo Odinga, but unfortunately,he is now deceased," read the translation.
In the background, a tent filled with mourners could be seen, quietly sitting as they patiently waited for the burial proceedings to begin.
Akinyi recalled how she first met Ojwang' and the promises he had made to her, but she was devastated that they would never be fulfilled.
Many sympathised with her as they saw the love she had for Albert and prayed that all would be well with her.
What you need to know about Albert Ojwang's burial
- The 31-year-old’s father was seen weeping silently inside the hearse carrying the remains of his son, who died in police custody
- While mourning alone, a woman approached him and offered a shoulder to cry on, consoling him at the Kisumu International Airport
- As they made their way to Homa Bay, a video emerged showing Meshack Ojwang', Albert's father calming the youths who carried Albert's body
- Another heartbreaking video captured Meshack emotionally singing after the youths returned his son's body
Source: UGC
Mourners chase away police officers escorting Albert Ojwang's body
In another incident, a video emerged showing mourners chasing away police officers who were escorting Albert's body.
Thousands of youths who accompanied the lifeless body of the teacher barricaded the Mawego Police Station.
This was the station where Albert, a father of one, was first detained before being transferred to Nairobi county.
The angry mourners set the police station on fire as the officers watched helplessly from a distance.
A police Toyota Land Cruiser, which was part of the funeral convoy, had its headlights on as it moved.
However, instead of allowing the vehicle to proceed with the rest of the procession, the youths blocked it.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
