Justice delayed is justice denied, and that is exactly what the late Albert Ojwang’s widow, Nevninah Onyango, feels, judging by her recent revelation on social media.
Nevninah has come out to lament how the case involving her husband’s death is yet to be determined months after his passing and subsequent burial.
In a new social media post sighted by Nairobi News, the widow posted a photo of a printed pass with her hubby’s image and name, complete with the words “Justice for Albert Ojwang” written in the colors of the Kenyan flag.
Snail-Pace Justice
Through her caption, Nevninah questioned how slowly justice is served in Kenya.
She questioned how independent institutions such as the Judiciary drag their feet in trying to help the aggrieved.
“This country? The independent institutions? Grief is heavy, but injustice makes it unbearable,” her Facebook post caption read.
Her post sparked mixed reactions on social media, with a section of netizens criticising her for it.
Her critics called her out, holding that her family should not have accepted any help from the government to bury Ojwang.
In a quick rejoinder, Nevninah reiterated that she did not make the sentiments just for herself but for everyone else affected by such injustices.
Her remarks come months after Ojwang’s death and subsequent burial.
As earlier reported by Nairobi News, Albert Ojwang died in mysterious circumstances while in a Nairobi Central Police Station cell after being arrested at his father’s home in Homa Bay county.
An autopsy examination report revealed that Albert was physically assaulted and sustained multiple injuries all over his body, leading to his death, as opposed to earlier claims that he hit his head on the police cell wall.
Justice for Albert Ojwang
His death sent shockwaves among Kenyans, leading to protests across the country, with countless people calling for the resignation of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, who was implicated in the murder.
Following the public outcry and protest, Lagat stepped aside to allow the investigations and was later cleared of the case, even as the family continued to pursue justice for their kin.
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