The Enemy Is Poverty
In Kenya, the phrase “the enemy is poverty” is often exploited as a catch-all excuse to rationalize societal ills and character flaws, masking deeper issues of moral decay. Rather than addressing systemic failures, it is wielded to justify anti-social behavior, corruption, criminality, and bad governance.
Leaders and individuals alike invoke poverty to excuse greed, betrayal, and opportunism – such as accepting bribes or aligning with oppressive systems – framing these acts as desperate survival tactics.
This convenient narrative shifts blame from personal responsibility and structural corruption, perpetuating a cycle where poverty is not just a condition but a scapegoat for ethical lapses and governance failures.
The Fall of a Father’s Heart
With discernment, we must weigh the actions of Albert Ojwang’s father, Meshack Ojwang, with both compassion and clarity. Blood should bind tighter than water, yet Meshack chose to align with despotic politicians who shield the police responsible for his son’s death, forsaking Albert’s memory.
On June 6, 2025, Albert was arrested at his home in Homa Bay for a social media post criticizing Deputy Inspector-General Eliud Lagat. Denied food and family contact, he was forcibly transferred to Nairobi’s Central Police Station, where he endured brutal treatment and died on June 7, 2025. Kenyans, moved by Albert’s sacrifice, raised millions to support Meshack in his grief.
Yet, Meshack accepted a KSh 2 million “donation” from President William Ruto, a leader many accuse of perpetuating the oppression Albert fought against. This choice, like a merchant trading treasure for trinkets, prioritizes fleeting financial gain over eternal justice, casting Meshack as a figure of sorrowful weakness rather than malice.
TRAITOR: Meshack Ojwang not only betrayed his late son Albert Ojwang, he betrayed Kenyans who sacrificed their hard earned money, to mourn with him
Early signs of Meshack Ojwang’s materialistic mindset emerged during his initial media appearances following his son Albert’s death.
Rather than expressing grief over the loss, he focused on the financial burdens he endured, highlighting the money spent on Albert’s education and his years of toil in a Coastal quarry to cover school fees, expecting his son to support him in old age.
These remarks served as a subtle appeal for contributions, paving the way for his acceptance of government funds.
Meshack embodies the rural archetype of “serikali saidia” (government, help), shamelessly exploiting his son’s tragic death for personal gain.
The Government’s Miscalculation
Wisdom teaches that arrogance blinds rulers to the will of the people. In their hubris, the government assumes that treachery and bought loyalties will wear down the public’s resolve. They believe that flip-flopping statements and financial inducements will exhaust the movement’s momentum.
But this underestimates the Kenyan people’s determination to fight for accountability and systemic change.
The symbol of defiance. Albert Ojwang has ignited a renewed sense of civic participation
The protests that erupted in Nairobi on June 9 and 12, 2025, with vehicles set ablaze and demands for justice echoing through the streets, demonstrate a nation unbroken, resolute in seeking accountability for Albert’s death and the broader scourge of police brutality. The government’s tactics only fuel the fire they seek to extinguish.
The Poison of Greed
Greed, as wisdom warns, is a destructive force. It exposes the true character of those we once considered allies, turning them into adversaries. It manifests in treachery and the pursuit of primitive accumulation, stifling the quest for justice and closure. In its place, it offers only temporary gratification and hollow comfort.
Meshack Ojwang, by choosing Ruto’s money over his son’s honor, has revealed himself as a tragic example of this moral decay, a man many now view as the scum of the earth. His actions reflect not just personal failure but a societal malaise where instant comfort overshadows lasting closure.
True wisdom seeks justice over gold, for only truth heals a broken heart.
Boomers in Kenya: Untrustworthy Partners in the Fight Against Demagoguery
In Kenya’s struggle to dismantle systemic corruption and demagoguery, the Baby Boomer generation, those born roughly between 1946 and 1964, has proven to be unreliable allies, often undermining the liberation movement led by Gen Z and younger activists.
This generation, which came of age post-independence, inherited a promising nation but squandered it through greed, theft, and complicity with oppressive regimes like that of Daniel arap Moi and Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta.
Many Boomers internalized “learned helplessness,” accepting corruption and bad governance as inevitable, which stifles revolutionary change.
The case of Albert Ojwang’s father, Meshack, accepting KSh 2 million from President William Ruto, seen as a symbol of the oppressive system, exemplifies how some Boomers prioritize personal gain over justice, betraying the collective fight.
Albert Ojwang’s father Meshack Ojwang warmly received Homabay Governor Alice Wanga at his home. Wanga is one of the toxic propagandists for the “blood based” despotic regime
This pattern of aligning with power for short-term benefits, coupled with their historical failure to challenge entrenched impunity, renders Boomers untrustworthy partners in Kenya’s quest for true liberation.
The Duplicity of Albert’s “Friends”
The betrayal extends beyond Ojwang’s father. Albert’s so-called friends, who initially shared audios of their final conversations with him, have also shown their true colors.
These individuals, who leaked recordings of Albert calling them at night in the presence of his tormentors, failed to advocate for him when it mattered most.
Now, they have altered their stories, refusing to challenge the false narrative that Albert died by suicide in a cell.
My recent phone call to one of these friends revealed their refusal to dispute this new theory, despite the audio evidence contradicting it. Their sudden shift in stance underscores their lack of loyalty, leaving Albert’s memory undefended.
They are like chaff scattered by the wind, fair-weather companions who flee when courage is needed.
A Painful Lesson
Albert Ojwang’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of the fragility of human bonds. Arrested on June 6, 2025, for a post on X alleging corruption, he endured a harrowing journey from Homa Bay to Nairobi, where he was beaten and killed by June 7.
The moment we saw that Albert Ojwang’s father Meshack Ojwang had agreed for a photo-op moment with Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson, we knew that he had sold his soul to the devil
Surrounded by fake allies, he only discovered their disloyalty in death. His father’s actions and his friends’ silence highlight the devastating impact of greed and cowardice in the face of injustice.
Albert’s legacy now rests with strangers who carry the #JusticeForOjwang banner, a testament to the power of collective resolve over individual betrayal.
A Call to Choose Wisely
May we all strive to surround ourselves with a small but steadfast circle of friends, those who will protect our honor even after we’re gone. In a world shadowed by betrayal, we must forge bonds with those who stand resolute for truth, undeterred by greed or fear.
May Albert’s sacrifice inspire us to build a Kenya where justice reigns, where no father trades his child’s memory for coin, and where friends uphold righteousness in life and death.
Kenyans, Stand Firm: Resist Betrayal and Liberate Our Nation Now!
Fellow Kenyans, we must not be swayed by the predictable pattern of betrayal from those elevated by our movement.
Total Shutdown KE
Last year, we saw Boniface Mwangi, Hanifa Adan, Khalif Kairo, and others align with our cause only to falter, trading our trust for personal gain. In 2025, the story repeats, but we are wiser, our resolve stronger.
The betrayals of Meshack Ojwang and others who exploit our solidarity must not deter us. Now, more than ever, we must liberate Kenya from the grip of corruption and demagoguery.
There is no rest until our final objective is achieved: a nation free from oppression. Let us unite, unwavering, and demand change – #OccupyStateHouse , #RutoMustGo .
The time for justice is now!
1 comment
Hii generation ya boomers ni ya maajabu.
The most painful thing is the betrayal of the albert’s memory and legacy – from both his father and his friends. The level of akili ndogo na finyu is flabbergasting 🚮
If it’s money they could have sued state and gotten much more without betraying Albert’s memory and legacy.