Eric Omondi Takes Githurai Boy Who Changed Mum's Diapers to School
- Eric Omondi returned to Githurai and walked Simon and his younger brother Sammy to school
- Teachers and students welcomed Eric and the boys warmly, and Eric gifted Simon a stethoscope
- Their story moved many Kenyans to donate, but some said that Simon needs counselling due to the emotional toll
Philanthropist Eric Omondi has accompanied a Githurai boy who acts as a caregiver for his ailing mother to visit their school.
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Millicent Maina’s plight was first highlighted by actress Dorea Chege and her partner DJ Dibull.
The couple had discovered that Millicent had been bedridden for four years and dependent on her young sons for care, and they took action to raise awareness and offer support.
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Their emotional visit moved many online, prompting Eric to show up and witness the family’s plight firsthand.
He found the mother struggling to breathe as her 11-year-old son managed her oxygen supply, a moment that left him visibly shaken.
Eric immediately started fundraising, and all of Millicent’s M-Pesa numbers reached their maximum limit, forcing them to set up a paybill number.
On Friday, July 25, the philanthropist shared an update.
He shared a video walking with the elder boy and his seven-year-old brother as they headed to their school.
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Numerous students recognised Eric and excitedly went to greet him as he walked with the brothers.
Addressing his followers, Eric said the eldest, Simon, wanted to become a doctor and even got him a stethoscope, while his brother’s name is Sammy.
The staff members gathered and clapped for the young man.
Eric said that the school informed him that the two boys had excelled in class.
“These kids are heroes. If you sent anything, God bless you. To the Githurai community, thank you so much,” he said, calling on Kenyans to keep sending money.
Eric also thanked Dorea and Dibull for bringing the matter to light.
Some Kenyans said Simon should be taken for counselling. Here are the reactions:
Ladystrongpersonality:
“He looks traumatised for sure. I haven't seen him smile even once, unlike the younger one who maybe hasn't completely processed the extent of their mum’s ailment.”
bestbuddie_254:
“May God protect and guide such promising young souls as we pray for mum to get well as soon as possible.”
Litiapendo:
“Imagine if we leaders had the mission, vision, care, love, concern, and determination that Eric has. We would be a super cool country with an amazing economy.”
Luciikash:
“Can we take that boy to see a therapist?”
Sheguh:
“This baby boy doesn’t look settled! He looks so traumatised and disturbed, probably because of his mum’s condition. Maybe a little therapy for him and warm comforts might help him.”
How did Eric Omondi console Gatundu grandpa?
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In other news, Eric visited a grieving family in Gatundu after a video showed a grandfather holding his deceased grandson.
The baby allegedly died from medical negligence at Igegania Level 4 Hospital.
Eric comforted the family, met the boy’s mother, and promised to support them through the heartbreaking tragedy, later sharing the moment online.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
