Eric Omondi Meets Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Ahead of Sisi Kwa Sisi Walk

Kenyan activist Eric Omondi will begin a 486-kilometre charity walk from Nairobi to Mombasa on 10 February to raise funds for vulnerable communities under his Sisi Kwa Sisi campaign.

The four-day walk will run daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is expected to involve celebrities, athletes and media personalities. It marks another major public action by Omondi, who shifted from comedy to activism in 2023 and has since become a prominent critic of governance and social inequality in Kenya.

Omondi argues that many of the country’s social problems are the result of political decisions and require citizen-led solutions. Through Sisi Kwa Sisi, his movement has raised more than KSh72 million to support education, housing and healthcare initiatives across the country.

Ahead of the walk, Omondi met Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, who pledged his support and confirmed he would join the final stage of the journey when the group reaches Mombasa on Valentine’s Day. The campaign will conclude with a public event at Mama Ngina Waterfront, featuring performances by comedians, DJs and musicians.

The Sisi Kwa Sisi campaign promotes small-scale contributions, encouraging donations as low as one shilling to emphasise collective participation. Past initiatives include raising over KSh800,000 for a grandmother who attempted to pay school fees with chickens, constructing houses for homeless families, renovating classrooms in Siaya County and funding medical treatment for patients in need.

During the 2024 protests, the campaign also supported the family of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody under disputed circumstances. In early 2026, Omondi expanded the programme through Inua Mama, an initiative focused on paying school fees for children of single mothers and widows.

Despite its reach, questions have been raised about the long-term impact of the campaign. Some beneficiaries, including Victor Juma from Mathare, have said support often ends after initial assistance.