Father’s Day arrived with sorrow not celebration for Meshack Ojwang, the father of Albert Ojwang. His son’s death while in police custody has become one of the most haunting and controversial tragedies in recent months.
What should have been a day of pride and connection turned into a stark reminder of the absence of a beloved child.
Albert’s case has sparked national debate, raising urgent questions about police conduct, accountability and the treatment of young citizens in custody.
As his father searched for answers, he was forced to navigate Nairobi’s harsh terrain, physically and emotionally—far from his home, with the weight of grief and injustice pressing on his shoulders.
Amid this darkness, however, a light emerged in the form of strangers turned allies.
A group of tireless activists, human rights defenders and ordinary citizens stepped in, not just to demand justice, but to stand beside a man who had every reason to feel alone. Their presence, actions and support became a lifeline.
In a deeply emotional gesture, Meshack expressed his heartfelt appreciation to those who never left his side.
Despite the pain of losing his only son, he found comfort in the compassion of those who treated him like their own family.
In the unfamiliar streets of the city, he discovered a new kind of kinship—a community that reminded him he was not alone in his grief.
This Father’s Day, his sorrow speaks to a larger truth: love, solidarity and humanity endure, even in the face of loss.
