Eric Omondi Helps Raise KSh 1.6m To Accord 7 Family Members Who Died In Road Accident Decent Burial

• Eric Omondi raised a significant sum of KSh 1.6 million to support the family of seven victims of a tragic road accident in Makueni
• The comedian actively participated in the funeral proceedings, including helping to carry the coffins to the gravesites
• The funeral procession in Nakuru was marked by sombre moods as mourners gathered to pay their last respects

Comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi has successfully raised KSh 1.6 million for the family of John Ng’ang’a, who tragically lost seven members in a road accident in Makueni.

Nakuru family buries 7 members

The atmosphere was sombre as the hearses carrying the bodies made their way to the venue in Karirikania, where family and mourners gathered to pay their final respects to the departed.

Among the attendees were relatives who had survived the crash with injuries; some were seen wearing arm slings and bandages, while others were in wheelchairs.

Eric, dressed in all-black attire, was also present.

Eric Omondi honours 7 family members who died in accident

The comedian actively assisted in carrying the coffins to their final resting places.

Taking to Instagram, Eric expressed his gratitude to his fans, affectionately known as “sisi kwa sisi”, for their generosity.

Together, they raised KSh 1.6 million, ensuring that the seven individuals receive dignified burials.

"Team sisi kwa sisi you did it again! Can you imagine the pain of one family losing seven of its members in one accident? The pain of a man surviving but losing his wife and 3 daughters. It's simply unbearable and overwhelming. Team sisi kwa sisi raised 1.6 million to give these brothers and sisters a decent send-off. God himself will reward you," Eric wrote.

How did 7 family members meet their deaths?

The family members were to board a bus from Mombasa to Nairobi.

Because waiting for a long time was uncomfortable, they opted to board a matatu and travel together as a group.

The vehicle they boarded was ill-fated. It crashed at the Salama area in Makueni, killing seven of them, with others critically injured.

The accident claimed 10 lives overall.

The bodies were transferred to the Umash Funeral Home in Nakuru.

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