Eric Omondi Rallies Kenyans to Raise KSh 1m in Day for Gatundu Man Who Lost Grandson
- Kenyans came together in solidarity, raising money to support James Muiruri, a grieving grandfather from Gatundu
- Eric Omondi, who traced and visited Muiruri after a viral hospital confrontation video, led the fundraising effort and shared regular updates online
- Due to Muiruri’s M-Pesa limit, Eric urged well-wishers to continue sending their support directly to the child’s mother, Regina Muiruri
Kenyans have once again proven their unity by raising money for the family of a Gatundu man within a day.
Source: Instagram
How did Kenyans help Gatundu grandpa?
Eric Omondi traced James Muiruri, a grandfather caught on camera confronting the staff at Igegania Level 4 Hospital after his grandson died. The distraught man claimed that the child had died due to medical negligence.
On Thursday, May 29, Eric started raising funds for the family, and Kenyans heeded his call. The comedian-turned-philanthropist shared an update on the amount of money raised in a day.
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According to Eric, well-wishing Kenyans had donated an eye-popping KSh 1 million in just one day. He noted that some people were unable to send money to Muiruri as he had reached his M-Pesa limit.
Eric then provided the mobile phone number of the deceased child’s mother and urged Kenyans to continue sending her money. Eric also shared a video of an angry Muiruri being held back by a boda boda rider at the hospital.
“Thank you, team Sisi Kwa Sisi. We are at KSh 1 million! The grandfather’s phone has reached its limit. For those unable to send money to him, you can keep sending it to the mother of the child at 0740145871 (Name: Regina Muiruri).”
Many Kenyans expressed their pain and support for the family:
thee_pluto:
“This is painful.”
Errykoec:
“To my sons and daughters, I will be that grandfather to your children.”
sa.lly1690:
“Eric, look for that boda guy who was trying to comfort Grandpa.”
miriam_ndungeh:
“This man was in pain. Hearing a man crying is unbearable.”
kim_pharmacist:
“The pain in this man’s voice is unimaginable.”
Njiruterry:
“Thank you, Eric. I know that cannot bring back the baby, but at least they feel supported and loved. May God heal that man.”
sheriff_sagini:
“Classified evidence for the 2027 election.”
Earlyvisa:
“Changing lives one after the other. A people's person, Eric Omondi. Thank you for using your platform to impact people's lives positively. May God continue to take care of you.”
Why didn't ambulance driver help Gatundu grandpa?
In other news, Muiruri shared the heartbreaking events leading up to his grandson’s death, saying the child was denied admission due to a lack of registration with the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Source: Instagram
After being told to register and pay penalties, he transferred KSh 3,600.
Despite his efforts, delays continued as medical staff were reportedly on strike. When he requested an ambulance to transfer the child, who was struggling to breathe while on oxygen, the driver allegedly refused, claiming he was waiting for instructions.
As the boy’s condition worsened, Muiruri’s pleas went unanswered, and tragically, the child passed away before receiving proper care.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
