The grief-stricken village of Kabondo had finally begun preparations to lay blogger Albert Ojwang to rest, but a new twist sent shockwaves through the mourning crowd. His family, still raw from loss, now cries foul — claiming over KSh 500,000 raised through Eric Omondi’s Sisi kwa Sisi initiative has mysteriously vanished.
The funds, meant to give Albert a dignified sendoff, were reportedly handed to a local committee linked to the initiative. But days later, not a single cent reached the family. “They used my brother’s death to eat,” whispered Albert’s sister, trembling with rage.
Eric Omondi, who spearheaded the campaign, denies wrongdoing and insists he’s investigating. Meanwhile, villagers are demanding accountability as rumors swirl of forged receipts, ghost suppliers, and a WhatsApp group that suddenly went silent.
What was meant to be a people-powered moment of unity has turned into a bitter lesson in misplaced trust. As Albert’s casket waits in a rented mortuary, the family is left to mourn not just their son — but the betrayal wrapped around his memory.
Even in death, Albert’s voice echoes — this time, as a symbol of justice unmet.
