Eric Omondi Discloses Late Dad was High Ranking Officer, Shares Rallying Call to Cops
- Eric Omondi left many surprised after revealing that his late father, Omondi, was a top police officer
- Motivated by the deadly June 25 protests, Eric donned a police-like uniform and called for urgent reforms, saying the police must protect life
- His emotional appeal struck a chord with Kenyans, who praised him for turning pain into a powerful call for change
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Eric Omondi has shared details of his little-known late father, while calling on the police to mend their ways.
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In light of the Wednesday, June 25, protests, during which 11 people were killed by police, Eric decided to take matters into his own hands.
On Thursday, he posted a video dressed in a blue outfit resembling a police uniform, disclosing that his late father was a top cop.
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"I am the son of a policeman, the late Chief Inspector and OCS Omondi," he said.
Eric disclosed that his father rose through the ranks, starting as a reservist, eventually becoming a chief inspector, and serving as the OCS at Kisumu Central Police Station.
Eric also shared a photo of his late father in uniform.
"You are first a Kenyan before a police officer. Some of you were in high school a few years ago. You are a son, father, mother, and daughter. We will not wait for government agencies to bring police reforms,” he said.
Eric said he was pained seeing a policewoman being attacked by protesters.
"I saw my mother yesterday."
He also recalled the shooting of a street hawker at close range by a cop, noting that it pained him.
He declared Friday Police Friday.
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In the caption, he wrote:
“We’ve lost enough lives. Yesterday alone, we lost 11 lives, and over 400 people are nursing bullet wounds. As a son of a police officer, I say enough! We will not wait for police reforms; we will begin it, and we will implement it.”
On the purpose of Police Friday, Eric said:
“I want to call upon all police officers to recommit to protecting life no matter the situation. If you are a police officer, please record a video post and tag me or send me your videos on 0726959111. I will post.”
Kenyans had this to say about Eric’s move:
Finestvinn:
“Protect lives.”
barbies_are_tough:
“Eric, today you have touched my heart and liver.”
Emiolando:
“Your message is so pure and touching. I’ve felt for that policewoman.”
Jacklinenyandoro:
“Eric for presidency. A real gentleman.”
Did Kenyan woman jump over razor wire?
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In other news, Catherine Jepkemboi, popularly known as Minicheps, went viral for a humorous and creative image during the anti-Finance Bill protests memorial.
Known for her miniature-themed photo edits, she portrayed herself pole-vaulting over razor wire placed near Parliament Road to deter protesters.
Dressed in a black jacket and purple pants, she added two anti-riot police officers to the image. One of them seemingly chased her, and the other raised a baton.
The witty post, captioned with laughing emojis, amused many Kenyans online and attracted a wave of reactions praising her creativity.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
