The outpouring of grief and support for slain X blogger Albert Ojwang has taken a confusing turn.

Multiple paybill numbers are circulating online, leaving well-wishers uncertain where to send their financial support.

Albert, who passed away under police custody, moved thousands of Kenyans who came together to help his grieving family raise funds for his burial and related expenses.

However, what began as a united front of goodwill has since spiralled into uncertainty.

One of the first fundraisers was initiated by human rights activist Hanifa Farsafi, who shared a paybill under the name Albert Ojwang Fund, claiming it was the official one sanctioned by the family.

She shared the paybill number: 4699944, account number Albert Omondi Ojwang Fund, rallying Kenyans to support.

However, comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi, who had initially asked Kenyans to send money directly to Ojwang’s father's number, also launched a separate paybill after M-Pesa being overwhelmed by the response.

Eric continues to rally his fanbase and supporters under his Sisi Kwa Sisi initiative to contribute using the new paybill details he shared online.

This dual effort has triggered confusion, especially after Hanifa posted a strongly worded update accusing Eric of causing unnecessary chaos.

“I hate to do this. This family is mourning, they’re in pain and haven’t rested a bit. They have clarified about the paybill and it’s the one they gave me and I posted. No one knows about any other paybill, even the family," she wrote.

She alleged that the family was being taken in circles despite having already confirmed which paybill they recognised.

"Eric Omondi took the family around I don’t know doing what today , I’ve been communicating with the family the entire day and they’ve just been taken round and round despite clarifying that there’s only one paybill. My God, please let’s let this family have their rest. They said they don’t want to be involved in anyone’s mileage or ulterior motives.," she wrote.

Meanwhile, Eric insists his fundraiser is still valid, urging Kenyans to contribute.

"I am calling upon Tam Sisi kwa Sisi to make history with this one. Let us raise KSh 10 million to finalise the house that Albert had started to build his Mother. Let us also secure Albert’s Sons future.We can slso open a business for the wife," he wrote.

He added the account details: Paybill number: 247247, account number: 488987 under the name The Late Albert Ojwang Fund.

His post has only deepened the public’s confusion, with many now calling for clarity to avoid misdirection or manipulation of a good cause during.

See the conflicting posts below:

A majority of netizens took to social media to defend Eric, saying they had trust in him because he had handled several cases and done a great job in fundraising.

Below is what some had to say:

Lyndah Ogana:

"Hanifa needs to sit down. We asked Eric to lead us."

Esther Wanjiru:

"What is there to be coordinated and we have the numbers of the family nikituma tuh dooh."

Caroline Muthoni:

"Sisi kwa sisi is what we know n used to kudos Eric for taking the initiative 👏."

Mkenya Daima:

"Eric applied for another paybill, adding to the other that the family had applied, both are registered to the same family. Use the one you want bora pesa ifike."

Losha Moyia:

"But Eric was the one who started this. Hanifa just came in later."

Samwel Wekesa"

"Let Eric Omondi manage it. Wewe you managed Mchanga and some people still have doubts. Sijasema ni Mimi Niko na doubts.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat found himself facing intense criticism from Kenyans online following the untimely death of Ojwang.

Many accused Lagat of directing Ojwang’s arrest over a social media post that allegedly spread false information about him.

Outraged netizens turned their anger toward the police boss, with some reportedly sharing what they believe to be his phone number and bombarding it with insulting messages.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke