- Comedian Eric Omondi has transformed the life of a boy who went viral for his fiery protest against the Adani airport deal
- The young man took his first-ever flight from Kisumu to JKIA, courtesy of Omondi, who also enrolled him in a TVET program
- This touching gesture has warmed Kenyans’ hearts, with many praising Omondi for uplifting the boy and giving him a shot at a brighter future
A Nairobi boy who gained fame during anti-government protests for boldly claiming that the government had sold Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has taken his first flight, courtesy of comedian Eric Omondi.
The boy, whose viral video captured the nation’s attention, is now on a journey to transform his life, and Kenyans can’t get enough of it.
On Monday, November 25, Eric Omondi shared a touching video of the boy, visibly thrilled, boarding a plane at Kisumu International Airport and landing at JKIA.
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The young man, who became a household name after the protests sparked by President William Ruto’s cancellation of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) procurement deal with Adani, received this unique opportunity as part of Omondi’s ongoing philanthropic efforts.
The viral clip that propelled the boy to fame featured him declaring, “He has sold the airport. He has sold it to an Indian and thinks we don’t know.”
His words resonated widely on social media, with many hailing his candidness as prophetic after the controversial procurement deal fell apart.
The comedian didn’t stop at the plane ride.
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Omondi revealed that the boy, who dreams of becoming a mechanic, has been enrolled in a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program to help him achieve his aspirations.
“Our brother today boarded a plane and landed at JKIA for the very first time ever. We celebrate and appreciate him. We enrolled him at a TVET. He wants to be a mechanic,” Omondi said.
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This act of kindness has warmed Kenyans’ hearts, with many lauding Omondi for giving the boy a chance to rewrite his story.
Leaders and netizens had previously expressed interest in supporting the boy, including Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, who had sought to treat him for Christmas.
Kenyans online have expressed admiration for the boy’s courage and Eric Omondi’s generosity, with many calling it a true testament to the power of community and compassion.
