Albert Ojwang’s Widow Reveals She Is Still Jobless Nine Months After Governor Sakaja’s Public Pledge

Nevnina Onyango, widow of slain activist Albert Ojwang, reveals she is still seeking employment despite a job promise from Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 10:07 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from TUKO.co.ke

Widow Addresses Status of Promised County Role

Nevnina Onyango, the widow of the late teacher and activist Albert Ojwang, has clarified that she has yet to receive the employment support promised by Nairobi’s leadership. During a social media interaction on Saturday, April 18, 2026, a netizen inquired whether the job offer made by Governor Johnson Sakaja in June 2025 had been realized. Nevnina responded directly, stating, "I am jobless. Is there a vacancy somewhere I apply?" The exchange has reignited public interest in the pledges made by government officials to the family following Ojwang's controversial death at the Nairobi Central Police Station.

Governor Sakaja’s Initial Pledges of Support

In the wake of Albert Ojwang’s death nearly a year ago, Governor Johnson Sakaja was among several high-profile leaders who vowed to assist the grieving family. The Governor’s public commitments included sponsoring the education of Ojwang’s young son, coordinating the construction of rental units for the deceased’s parents to ensure financial sustainability, and providing Nevnina with a position within the Nairobi County government. At the time, it was noted that the job offer was contingent on her completing her ongoing studies, though her recent statement suggests a disconnect in the current implementation of that support.

Traditional Ceremony Marks a "Nyombo" Milestone

Despite the economic challenges, Nevnina recently shared a moment of personal peace through a traditional "nyombo" ceremony. Nine months after her husband’s passing, her in-laws fulfilled Albert’s lifelong promise to pay her bride price, officially welcoming her as a daughter of the family. Nevnina expressed deep gratitude for this gesture, noting that it provided a sense of dignity and recognition that transcended her husband's death. The ceremony, which she described as proof that love endures, has been widely celebrated by her followers as a rare example of a positive bond between a widow and her in-laws.