Fresh questions have emerged over Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s promise to support the family of slain teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang after his widow appeared to publicly indicate that she is still searching for employment months after receiving assurances of a county job.
Nevnina Onyango, the widow of the late Ojwang, sparked discussion online after posting a message expressing frustration over her unsuccessful search for work.
In the post shared on her social media page on July 27, Nevnina lamented the difficulty of finding employment in Kenya, saying she had submitted several job applications without success.
“Where do people find jobs in Kenya these days? Because I’ve sent applications…nothing. I’ve followed up on the promises that were made… nothing. Any job vacancies?” Nevnina posted.
Sakaja’s Promises Under Fresh Spotlight
The message immediately attracted the attention of Kenyans who recalled the public commitments made by Governor Sakaja following Ojwang’s death in June last year.
Ojwang’s death in police custody triggered national outrage and demands for accountability, with political leaders, civil society groups and ordinary Kenyans calling for justice.
Amid the public grief, Sakaja met Ojwang’s family and pledged to stand with them during the difficult period.
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The governor announced that he would cover the family’s burial expenses, support the education of Ojwang’s young son, and help Nevnina complete her studies.
He also publicly promised that the Nairobi County Government would offer her employment once she completed her training in community health.
“I have known Albert for a long time. If you look through his Facebook and Twitter, you’ll see he was a personal influencer. We will walk with his family on this journey,” Sakaja had earlier stated.
Kenyans Question Fate of Public Promises
The development is likely to increase pressure on Nairobi County to clarify whether Nevnina was offered a position, whether the process is still ongoing, or whether circumstances changed after the initial announcement.
The issue has also reignited debate about public pledges made to grieving families and whether such commitments are ultimately fulfilled.
“I never like people promising me anything during funerals or burials as they do not fulfill them,” said Akothe Pam, a Facebook user.
Nevnina has largely maintained a low public profile since her husband’s death, making the latest post particularly notable.
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As reactions continued online, many Kenyans expressed sympathy for her situation while urging leaders to honor commitments made to vulnerable families.
“God will make a way. He comes through for us when we have just given up,” said Elizabeth Awino, another Facebook user.
Others called for transparency from the county government so that the public can understand whether the promise was fulfilled, delayed, or remains under consideration.
CCTV Evidence Dominates Albert Ojwang’s Murder Trial
The murder trial over the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang has increasingly centred on CCTV evidence recovered from Nairobi’s Central Police Station and Mbagathi Hospital.
Prosecutors have presented footage tracking Ojwang’s movements while in custody and his eventual transfer to hospital, where he was later confirmed dead.
The court has also heard testimony from IPOA forensic investigators who said the police station’s Digital Video Recorder (DVR) was formatted hours after Ojwang’s death, resulting in the deletion of key surveillance footage.
Investigators told the court they traced the alleged interference through forensic analysis of the CCTV system.
Six suspects, including former Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam, have denied murder charges.
Despite intense public interest in the case, the murder trial has been adjourned until December 14, 2026.
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