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Rumours have been circulating on social media accusing the president of not fulfilling his KSh 2 million promise
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However, according to new information, the family did receive the money in cash but has never touched it
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The news has not delighted many Kenyans who still believe Mzee Meshack Opiyo should have turned down the donation
Albert Ojwang’s family has denied reports that they are yer to receive the KSh 2 million donation from President Willaim Ruto.
A few days ago, information went rife online, claiming that Ojwang’s family were yet to receive Ruto’s donation, with claims that Meshack Opiyo, Ojwang’s dad, urged the president to remember his pledge.
Ojwang’s uncle defends President Ruto
However, speaking to journalist on Tuesday, Ojwang’s uncle, Kenneth Ouma, denied the claims, noting the family did receive the amout.
Ouma said that the money was delivered in cash during the day they were visited by Homabay Governor Gladys Wanga, who came with the amount.
“It is in public domain that the president gave KSh 2 million. He sent (William Ruto) Hon. Gladys Wanga, who brought the money to the family,” he said.
Ouma noted that the whole amount was sent to the bank account and no one, including Meshack, touched even a cent of it.
He added that they called the Equity bank manager in the Oyugis branch, gave him the cash, and it is safe.
“The day it was brought, is the day it was sent to the official family bank account. Infact, I want to make it clear that the old man did not even touch a leaf of a note. The entire money as it was delivered by Hon Wanga, we called the Equiy bank manager Oyugis at home, all the money was given in cash and given to the bank manger, who I gave the account and can confirm to you that money is safe,” he said.
Just like from early reactions, the comment section did not have nice words to say about the family acceopting the money, which many saw as betrayal.
Here are some of the reactions:
irenemuendon said:
“The moment he thanked Ruto it was finished.”
mwambatalo_sambataba7_official said:
“Shauri yao…we went on the streets and he thanked Ruto rygym nkt.”
lakergal_raviellah said:
“So wako sawa hata kama walikua swindled they will be fine.”
kinjulius3 said:
“Money was given in cash na bank inakam aje ndani.”
stivohmaina said:
“he can never keep a promise.”
ictorkhodis claimed:
“Albert azikwe this people now are in business yet the guy will not get justice,watu wao wameshiba sasa.”
Ojwang’s family denies receiving KSh 10 million in donations
Earlier, the family of Albert Ojwang denied claims they received KSh 10 million in total donations through M-Pesa.
This was after community mobiliser Eric Omondi claimed that from his estimates, the family received about KSh 10 million.
According to Kenneth Ouma, the amount was about KSh 2.6 million and said what Eric did was assumed the total amount.
He noted that the amount could be around KSh 5.6 million in total when you add what the other politicians donated.
