Nasibo Kabale: Eric Omondi Asks For Help To Get Ex-Nation Journalist Out Of Streets

• A video emerged showing former Nation journalist Nasibo Kabale living in the streets after quitting her job because of depression
• The touching clip moved many Kenyans, among them comedian Eric Omondi, who is now seeking ways to find the celebrated journalist
• Many netizens wished to offer financial support, while others advised Nasibo to get therapy to help her get her mental health in check even as she gets help

Veteran comedian Eric Omondi is seeking help contacting former Nation journalist Nasibo Kabale, who is currently living on the streets.

The comedian reshared a video of Nasibo opening up about her struggles after she was diagnosed with depression, which later saw her quit her job.

Eric Omondi offers to help Nasibo Kabale

Many journalists have been struggling with mental health challenges in the recent past, with videos circulating online when they are in dire situations.

A day ago, TUKO.co.ke featured the former health journalist narrating how being depressed robbed her of her life.

Many media practitioners rallied behind her to try and get her help so she could get her life back to normal.

Many Kenyans commended Eric for his kind gestures in trying to help those in vulnerable conditions after hearing his plea.

He said:

"This is sad. Please help me find her. Let's lift her. Give her back her shine. Where is this place? How can we reach her?"

Here are some of the comments from social media users:

@prince_larry said:

"#SisikwaSisi we will find her and give her back her shine before the new year. Together As one!!"

@winnie_kanda said:

"Life, she will rise again."

@agapecharity20 said:

"She's very brilliant imenihit aki coz I'm also a health journalist."

@aumanorah said:

"Still a beautiful girl with her brains top-notch."

@Blessings_Joey said:

"We are not having enough conversations about mental health."

Kenyans form WhatsApp group to raise money for Nasibo

Kenyans have also formed a WhatsApp group to raise money and take Kabale to rehab so she can get her life back on track.

Kabale is loved by many, especially those who saw her work in education and health beats.

Kenyans decided to help her, and a person who spoke to TUKO.co.ke on condition of anonymity shared that the short-term view was to take her to rehab and walk with her afterwards.

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