Albert Ojwang: School where slain teacher taught honours him with poster in his classroom

A heavy cloud of grief hung over Kituma Secondary School in Voi, Taita Taveta County, as students and staff remembered their fallen teacher, Albert Ojwang, in an emotional tribute.

Ojwang, who taught History as well as Christian Religious Education (CRE), had left an indelible mark on the institution, not just as an educator, but as a mentor and rugby coach.

Though the school was on break, the silence that filled the classrooms spoke louder than words.

In his classroom, a framed portrait of Ojwang now hangs on the board, surrounded by the words "Rest in Peace, Mwalimu Albert Ojwang."

The simple tribute was a powerful symbol of love and loss from the students who once sat under his instruction.

Kituma Secondary School's principal recalled how he inspired confidence, discipline, and hope through both his teaching and coaching.

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Ojwang's leadership on the rugby field earned the school a coveted trophy, which the principal displayed during a quiet moment with visiting comedian turned activist Eric Omondi.

Omondi, dressed in full scout uniform, respectfully lowered the school flag to half-mast and lit a candle in the school compound to honour the late teacher.

He visited Ojwang's small staffroom office, now still and empty, yet filled with memories of lessons taught, laughter shared, and young minds shaped.

"His presence is missed in these halls," the staff member said quietly. "He had a way of making each student feel seen."

Students who managed to meet Omondi later shared personal reflections about their beloved teacher, memories filled with warmth, respect, and sorrow.

They spoke of a teacher who never raised his voice but always commanded attention through kindness and commitment.

Omondi called on teachers across the country to record short condolence messages in Ojwang's honour, urging scouts to lower flags in memory of the man he described as a "true servant to the nation."

Outside the classroom walls, the pain still lingered. The community mourns not just the tragic loss of a young teacher, but a future that was unjustly cut short.