Eric Omondi Takes Bedridden Githurai Mum's Kids on Lunch Date After Raising Over KSh 9m
- Comedian Eric Omondi put smiles on Millicent Maina's sons, Sammy and Saimo, during their lunch date
- Millicent has been bedridden with multiple health complications, and her 11-year-old son has been her caregiver
- In a video, both boys share their dreams with the comedian; one wants to be a doctor, and the other a pilot
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Comedian Eric Omondi has warmed hearts after treating the sons of Millicent Maina, a critically ill mother from Githurai, to a lunch date.
Source: Instagram
How did Millicent Maina's story get attention?
Her plight was first highlighted by actress Dorea Chege and her partner, DJ Dibul, who visited her and shared her heartbreaking story on social media.
During their visit, Millicent revealed that she had been bedridden for years and suffers from a range of health complications, including asthma, ulcers, heart problems, spine issues, and degenerating nerves.
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Many of her relatives have abandoned her, leaving her 11-year-old son to take on the role of caregiver, including changing her diapers.
How much has Eric Omondi raised for Millicent Maina?
In a new update, Omondi revealed he had raised over KSh 9 million for the ailing mother.
He also broke down how he is planning to use the money raised and urged fans to continue sending donations so they can reach the target, which he set at KSh 15 million.
"Team Sisi Kwa Sisi!!! Paybil yetu iko ksh 9.1 million!!! Tuifikishe KSh 15 million!!! We are going to:
"Pay for Mum’s Treatment and Recovery.
"Buy Land For Mum and the Kids.
"Build a house for them.
"Open an Education Trust Fund for the boys.
"Establish a business for them.
"Keep sending whatever you can to Paybil number 522533, account number 9943994, account name Millicent Waithira Maina. God bless you."
Eric Omondi shares meal with Githurai boys
What thrilled fans was the video accompanying the post. In the clip, he was with the two boys, Sammy and Saimo. They were seen taking lunch: soda, chips and chicken and beaming with joy.
After the delightful lunch date, the two boys shared their ambitions, with the firstborn revealing his ambition to become a doctor and the second-born sharing that he would want to become a pilot.
Eric's warm gesture touched many fans, and they took to the comment section to hail him.
daddyowen:
"May God bless you for all your acts of benevolence."
annlorinek:
"Any relative who abandoned them should not be in the picture now."
tabitha.ogola:
"It’s a good day when I see how they are enjoying life just being kids they definitely deserve all this new happiness."
fridahmunyambu:
"@dorea_chege, whenever I see these videos I say a prayer for you. @ericomondi you're blessed more than you can imagine sir."
caro_tiff_aust_wi:
"He will actually become a doctor. When you listen to many stories of why some people chose their profession. Eric you are showing us that when we come together in 2027, we will do good for our beautiful country Kenya."
Source: Instagram
How did Eric Omondi help Gatundu granddad?
Separately, the comedian paid a visit to a family in Gatundu after an emotional video surfaced showing a grandfather holding his late grandson.
Reports indicated that the child tragically passed away due to suspected medical negligence at Igegania Level 4 Hospital.
During his visit, Eric expressed his heartfelt condolences to the devastated mother and rallied financial support for them.
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