The anticipated Father's Day celebrations for Albert Ojwang and his now-widowed partner, Nevnina Neeiynah, tragically turned into a day of profound mourning and unanswered questions. Instead of shared joy and love, the day was consumed by grief and a deep sense of loss, as Nevnina publicly honored the memory of her late husband and grappled with the uncertainty of a future without him. Her heartfelt expressions of sorrow and tribute have resonated widely, highlighting the devastating impact of his untimely death.

Nevnina Neeiynah, also identified as Nevnine Onyango, took to social media on Father’s Day to share her raw grief and pay homage to her husband, Albert Ojwang. In a poignant tribute that moved many online, she articulated the deep sorrow of a day that was supposed to be filled with happiness and togetherness. She wrote, “This Father's Day was supposed to be yours. You had plans with our son — plans for laughter, for love, for simply being together.” However, these plans were cruelly thwarted, leaving the family with “silence, questions, and a world that feels so wrong.”

Central to her tribute were shared screenshots of a conversation with Albert, where he expressed immense joy and pride at being surrounded by his family. In the chat, Albert stated, “To be honest, I 'm just happy that I have all my family around. Nakuona na G weekend. I have dad, mum and granny. It makes me happy.” Nevnina's reply underscored their shared contentment: “It's beautiful. I love it this way, baby. Having my husband around, seeing my in-laws, and the fact that I have a good relationship with your mum make everything even better.” These intimate exchanges paint a picture of a man deeply cherishing his family, a future cruelly stolen.

Albert Ojwang, who was reportedly transitioning from a teaching career to become a full-time digital influencer, died under mysterious circumstances while in police custody. His arrest was linked to a controversial social media post, and his death has since ignited national outrage, fueling persistent demands for transparency and accountability from authorities. Nevnina’s tribute, while not detailing the specifics of the case, centered on the loving man and devoted father Ojwang was. She pledged, “We miss you beyond words — not just today, but every day. Your love lives on in him, and I’ll make sure he never forgets the father you were, and the future they stole from you.”

The emotional post, concluding with a broken heart emoji and the powerful declaration, “We love you, baba G,” prompted an outpouring of support from Kenyans online. Many rallied behind the young widow, offering messages of comfort and solidarity, recognizing the painful human cost behind a story that continues to unfold in courts, headlines, and public discourse. As investigations into Ojwang’s death persist, Nevnina’s message serves not only as a personal lament but also as a stark public reminder of the devastating toll that extrajudicial actions inflict upon families, particularly on the children left behind. For the Ojwang family, Father’s Day, a day typically dedicated to celebrating love and guidance, has now become a somber symbol of profound loss and a future unjustly denied. Notably, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, who described Ojwang as a close associate, met with the family at City Hall and publicly committed to supporting them while also calling for justice in the case.