Tension, grief, and emotional moments marked the burial of slain teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang in Homa Bay.
However, one incident at the graveside captured national attention—the refusal of his widow, Nivninah Omondi, to take part in a symbolic burial ritual.
A viral video captured the widow, dressed in solemn black, standing beside her husband’s grave while gently comforting their young son.
When handed a handful of soil, a cultural gesture meant to bid the departed farewell, she stepped back and declined.
Despite encouragement from mourners and an attempt by a man to assist her, she resisted.
A preacher eventually intervened and asked that she not be pressured.
Her action has ignited a storm of online reactions. Kenyans on social media have shared mixed emotions.
Some defended her grief and personal choice, while others viewed it as symbolic detachment or a sign that she may one day move on.
At the heart of the ceremony remained the call for justice.
Ojwang’s family and friends, including activist Kevin Mboya, spoke passionately, urging authorities to hold those behind his mysterious death in police custody accountable.
His parents, overwhelmed with grief, insisted that his spirit would not rest until justice is served.
As calm returns to Kakoth village, the burial not only brought closure but also stirred a national conversation about grief, mourning customs, and the unanswered questions surrounding Ojwang’s death.
While his widow’s decision was deeply personal, the demand for justice continues to echo far beyond the gravesite.
