Also known as: comedian and activist Eric Omondi
Comedian and activist who has launched political campaigns including "Punguza Mzigo" referendum and participated in fuel price protests, facing multiple traffic obstruction charges.
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… It is not new to me." Nyamu said she knew the event was hosted by comedian Eric Omondi, a known government critic and therefore anticipated a hostile crowd. …
I expected it: Karen Nyamu responds after being heckled at KICCThe Standard
… Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and comedian and activist Eric Omondi were among those who attended the farewell. …
Nairobi bids farewell to Kanini's quintupletsCitizen Digital
Comedian Eric Omondi, 7 others charged with obstructing traffic in Nairobi CBD By Dzuya Walter September 08, 2026 03:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Comedian Eric Omondi arraigned at the Milimani Law Cou …
Comedian Eric Omondi, 7 others charged with obstructing traffic in Nairobi CBDThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeComedian Eric Omondi and seven others have been freed by a Nairobi court after being charged with allegedly obstructing traffic along Moi Avenue in Nairobi on Monday. …
Eric Omondi, seven others freed on bond over Moi Avenue traffic obstructionCitizen Digital
Comedian Eric Omondi arrested in Nairobi CBD By Franklin Wallah September 07, 2026 11:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Comedian Eric Omondi. …
Comedian Eric Omondi arrested in Nairobi CBDThe Standard
Anti-riot police officers restrain comedian Eric Omondi during the anti-Finance Bill protests in Nairobi on June 20, 2024. …
KNCHR seeks reforms to stop State brutalityThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeComedian and activist Eric Omondi has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after denying a charge of obstructing traffic during protests over rising fuel prices last month. …
Eric Omondi freed on Sh100,000 personal bond in traffic obstruction caseCitizen Digital
Eric Omondi released on Ksh.100,000 bond in traffic obstruction case By Dzuya Walter June 08, 2026 12:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Comedian and activist Eric Omondi in court on June 8, 2026. …
Eric Omondi released on Ksh.100,000 bond in traffic obstruction caseCapital News
Babu Owino has come to the defence of comedian and activist Eric Omondi following his arrest at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), describing the move as an attempt to intimidate him because of his activism. …
Babu Owino Defends Eric Omondi After JKIA Arrest Over Protest InvestigationsCitizen Digital
Comedian Eric Omondi arrested at JKIA in fuel price hike protest probe By Ian Omondi June 05, 2026 05:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Lawyer and MP Babu Owino with his client, comedian Eric Omondi, at th …
Comedian Eric Omondi arrested at JKIA in fuel price hike protest probeNominated Senator Karen Nyamu was heckled and denied an audience at media personality Natalie Githinji's endometriosis awareness event at KICC, with attendees demanding she leave the podium. Nyamu said she expected the criticism, noting she regularly encounters similar opposition on social media.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu was heckled and denied an audience at media personality Natalie Githinji's endometriosis awareness event at KICC, with attendees demanding she leave the podium. Nyamu said she expected the criticism, noting she regularly encounters similar opposition on social media.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Five quintuplets — Bravin, Bravlyn, Bravelle, Bravina and Braelyn — died shortly after being born prematurely at Thika Level 5 Hospital. A requiem and memorial service was held at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi before the babies are buried at their father's ancestral home in Kuria, Migori County.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others pleaded not guilty to unlawfully obstructing the operation of motor vehicles along Moi Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District on September 7, 2026. The prosecution alleges their actions interfered with the free flow of traffic.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others were released on bond by a Nairobi court after being charged with obstructing traffic along Moi Avenue on September 7. Omondi was arrested while conducting a signature collection drive for his "Punguza Mzigo" campaign outside the Kenya National Archives.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Comedian and political activist Eric Omondi was arrested by plainclothes police officers in Nairobi's Central Business District while launching his "Punguza Mzigo" referendum campaign, which seeks to gather one million signatures to support reducing Kenya's counties from 47 to 8 and scrapping several legislative seats.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights cautions that compensation against police brutality will not resolve the long-standing pattern of rights abuse unless anchored in institutional and legal reforms.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after pleading not guilty to obstructing traffic during fuel price protests in May by offloading empty plastic jerricans on Kimathi Street in Nairobi.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi pleaded not guilty to obstructing motor vehicle operation on a public road and was granted a personal bond of Ksh.100,000. He was accused of offloading 120 plastic jerricans from a vehicle on Kimathi Street in Nairobi on May 18, 2026, though his lawyers argued the containers were intended for water distribution to residents.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday while preparing to board a flight to Kisumu. Omondi's arrest is linked to ongoing probes into recent demonstrations against increased fuel prices, but Babu Owino has dismissed the allegations as lacking evidence and intended to intimidate the activist, vowing a legal battle in court on Monday.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on June 5, 2026, in connection with investigations into offences allegedly committed during recent protests over fuel price hikes in Nairobi. The DCI said he is recording a statement at the Nairobi Regional Area Police Headquarters ahead of his arraignment in court.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →