Self-proclaimed president of comedy in Africa turn human rights activist Eric Omondi reveals that he has raised over ksh 755k for the family of a teenager shot during protests.

PHOTO | COURTESY Eric Omondi at the hospital

According to the boy's mother, he was shot nine times by the police during the anti-government protest. Eric was in the hospital visiting other victims when he encountered the boy.

PHOTO | COURTESY  Eric Omondi 

" I saw and spoke to 18 Victims who were shot last week but one young Man Stood out. His name is Fidel Castro, he is a 17 year Old Form 4 Student from Bishop Abiero Secondary School. He was shot 8 times and Survived. He almost died, but God gave him another chance. We are going to Rally together and Raise Money for him and Change HIS LIFE COMPLETELY."

PHOTO | COURTESY  Eric Omondi at the hospital

After that encounter, Eric took the initiative to start a campaign to help secure funds to help pay for the boy's hospital expenses and to help pay for his school fees because his mother was having a hard time providing for the family.

"Hey, guys. THANKS, A LOT, for your Continued Contribution. Last Night was a long one but a very successful one. We Raised Ksh 755,000. Simu ya mama ilijaa before Target yetu ya 2 Million. She has registered a new Number with her Names Still. The number is 0710442623 (Name: Lillian Okoth). We are Resuming from 12pm mpaka Target Ifike. TUENDELEE Kutuma." he added