Eric Omondi Moves Kenyans after Showing Needy Kids Learning Under Trees, Rallies help
- A viral clip showing young children learning under trees stirred powerful emotions online, as Kenyans questioned how such conditions still exist in 2025
- Eric Omondi’s emotional call to action struck a nerve, prompting both overwhelming support and sharp criticism aimed at elected leaders from the affected region
- While many praised Eric's efforts, others pointed fingers at national priorities, igniting a fiery debate online
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Popular comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi has once again tugged at the hearts of Kenyans, this time with a heartbreaking video of needy children learning in a simple classroom under trees.
Source: Facebook
In the now-viral clip, a group of young learners can be seen sitting attentively under a makeshift shelter made of poles and branches.
Does Eric Omondi want to build classroom for needy kids?
The pupils, dressed in casual clothes and sandals, were heard eagerly repeating numbers after their male teacher, their voices filled with determination despite the harsh learning conditions.
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The simple structure offered little protection from the harsh weather, leaving the children exposed to the sun and wind as they tried to grasp their lessons.
Eric, who has become widely known for his philanthropic efforts, shared the video on his social media pages with a powerful call to action.
"Team Sisi Kwa Sisi tuko na missed call hapa... Semeni ng'wee tujenge hii," he wrote, urging his supporters to help give the children a dignified classroom.
How did Kenyans react?
The post immediately stirred emotions online, sparking an outpouring of support from Kenyans who vowed to stand with him in bringing change to the young learners.
It also attracted backlash towards the government, with others noting that the elected representatives from the region were failing in their responsibilities.
This is not the first time Eric has stepped up to help those in need.
In recent months, he has led various charitable campaigns across the country, from supporting grieving families to building classrooms for underprivileged communities.
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Watch the video below:
Here are some social media reactions:
George Muriuki:
"We need to know the elected leaders from that region tuwasalimie kwanza before we start building."
Margie Katoti:
"Na Kuna pesa tunatoleshwa ya Affordable housing 💔💔💔💔 Seems our priorities are upside down."
Nancy Wambui Kandugu"
"Ngwee!!! Leta pabill mara moja."
Hassan Mwamaluki:
"Shida sio kujenga bro bt shida mahali ipo wengine niwepesi kubomoa lkn Mungu anawaona."
Ritah Saisi:
"Aki si pesa ilijenga kanisa ingejengea Hawa watoto shule aki."
Wilfred Wamunyu:
"After 61 years of independence, goodness. Huku ndio wangepeleka empowerment. We definitely need an evolution of leaders, we have been patient enough for 61 years."
Job M Lings:
"The main problem is that the elite ones from such communities are the beneficiaries of the looted funds in these areas, that's y they can never talk such situations."
cristiano7:
"Tag area MCA . Area MP, area Governor, area Women rep ...tuwajue ...those so called leaders should never seek re election."
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Has Eric Omondi built classrooms for kids before?
Eric recently highlighted the remarkable transformation of a school where children once studied in mud-walled classrooms.
The video opened with a grim glimpse of the mud structures, showing walls riddled with holes and a broken blackboard.
Throughout the renovation, Eric was actively involved, working side by side with local builders to put up proper stone-walled classrooms.
He also donated books and took time to engage the children, teaching them how to pray.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
