Comedian Eric Omondi Arrested For The Second Time

Eric Omondi, a comedian, was arrested for the second time in a month, this time while attempting to give flour to his fans at City Stadium.

Omondi, who is being held at the Industrial Area Police Station, had called Kenyans to the food distribution.

The comedian had earlier stated that he would lead a march from Uhuru Park to State House on Tuesday, March 7, in protest of the high cost of living.

Omondi stated that he was attempting to assist Kenyans who are unable to afford basic necessities such as flour, sugar, and cooking oil.

He claimed to have purchased the flour out of his own pocket.

“Wakenya wenzetu hawana unga. Ni unga tu nilikuwa napeana,” Omondi said before he was whisked away by police.

This is not Omondi’s first arrest for demonstrating high living costs.

On February 21, he was arrested after blocking Parliament Road with a group of shirtless men demanding a meeting with Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, but he was later released on bail.

Omondi has also been in trouble with the law for other causes. In November 2021, he was arrested for storming Parliament buildings in order to demand more local material on media stations.

He alleged that foreign music and film were stealing airtime from local performers.

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