Eric Omondi: Man Who Received KSh 400k Support Laments, Claims Comedian Stopped Picking Calls

• Eric Omondi organised an online fundraiser that collected about KSh 400,000 for Victor Juma and helped him relocate from Mathare to Ruaka
• Nearly a year after the incident, Juma has expressed difficulties in his life, stating that Omondi has ceased communication with him
• Facing financial challenges, Juma has since moved from Ruaka to the more affordable Obama estate

Victor Juma went viral in July 2023 after his bold stand against police officers who teargassed his daughter amidst a protest in Mathare.

The incident, which showcased his defiance against aggressive law enforcement, garnered him widespread support from Kenyans.

How did Eric Omondi help Victor Juma?

Comedian Eric Omondi noticed Juma’s plight and initiated an online fundraising campaign, successfully gathering approximately KSh 400,000 to assist him.

Subsequently, Omondi facilitated Juma’s move from Mathare to Ruaka and established a boutique for him to run.

Victor Juma complains about hardships

However, nearly a year after these events, Juma has come forward with grievances that Omondi has ceased communication with him, leaving him to struggle with the business independently.

"I still appreciate Eric Omondi because he came through even though he no longer picks up my calls. I want to apologise in case I wronged him. I have called him several times, but he is not answering my calls. When I call with a strange number, he picks up. I wonder what I did to him or if he finished my case," he said in an interview video shared on TikTok by Walter Wanyes.

Juma also disclosed that due to financial constraints, he moved from Ruaka to a more economical neighbourhood known as the Obama estate.

"After life became like that, I moved from Ruaka to the Obama estate. I moved to that place because life there is cheaper. I got a one-bedroom house at KSh 7,000, while at Ruaka, I used to pay KSh 18,000 for a one-bedroom house. I changed my lifestyle, but even Eric doesn't know that. I just decided to move on independently," he said.

How does Eric Omondi ensure funds are used properly?

As we previously reported, the comedian implemented stringent measures to safeguard donated funds.

He revealed he deposits them in beneficiaries' bank accounts with withdrawal restrictions.

The comedian ensures accountability by requiring beneficiaries to seek permission before accessing funds.

Proofreading by Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke