A sombre mood continues to engulf the home of slain teacher Albert Ojwang as close neighbours and relatives recounted how the deceased was committed to transforming his family from a humble background.

Elisha Okumu, a livestock trader in Kakoth village, Homa Bay County, said Albert was committed to promoting development in his family.

Okumu said Albert gave him money with which he used to buy six goats for him at Nyakwere market a few months ago.

About two weeks before Albert's death, he had started planning to buy more goats. "Albert was my friend on the basis of development.