Stand-up comedian Eric Omondi's whereabouts are unknown after he was arrested yet again on Sunday, October 20, while attempting to stage Mashujaa Day celebrations.
Eric, who has taken up activist causes in recent years, shared a cryptic message on his social media page suggesting he had been arrested hours after attempting to infiltrate Uhuru Park with a group of his followers.
The comedian's partner Lynne Njihia also appeared to confirm the comedian's plight, as she shared an update saying Mr Omondi had gone missing.
"Release Eric Omondi now, this is becoming too much. Eric Omondi's whereabouts are unknown. Release my man please," she wrote. "Eric has been ambushed by unknown people together with Trudy Kitui. Kindly let's spread the message. The Constitution is becoming powerless by the day. We clearly have no rights as the people of Kenya.''
Despite the risks involved, Eric tempted fate by attempting to hold a Mashujaa Day event at Uhuru Park on Sunday, October 20, 2024. His event was meant to remember all those who lost their lives during the Gen-Z protests in June and July 2024.
Several other big names also clashed with police officers, including Human rights activist and lawyer Hussein Khalid. Videos obtained by Kenyans.co.ke also showed some attendees at Uhuru Park in running battles with police officers.
Eric Omondi has developed a knack for taking on authorities. In June, he was arrested outside parliament buildings, where he had gone to openly protest against the proposed Finance Bill. Weeks earlier, he suffered the same fate after leading traders locally known as mama mbogas outside Parliament to protest.
Away from taking on the government, the comedian has single-handedly won the hearts of thousands of Kenyans thanks to his 'Sisi kwa Sisi' initiative - a funds drive that he uses to aid Kenyans in need.
Recently, Eric Omondi went viral for raising over KSh 1 million for a needy high school student who was spotted online decrying his parents' inability to raise his school tuition.
Before that, he earned plaudits online after visiting embattled former Nation Media Group journalist Nasibo Kabale. He later dismissed claims Nabale was homeless, urging Kenyans to exercise sensitivity towards the matter.
Hundreds of miles away, in Narok County, activist Morara Kebaso also had it rough in an attempt to hold a rally on October 19.
Kebaso, who has barely recovered from an attack at the Bomas of Kenya a few weeks ago, claimed an unnamed leader in the county orchestrated his woes by mobilizing over 50 people to attack him.
