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September 7, 2026
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Eric Omondi Arrested

Eric Omondi Arrested

The comedian recently embarked on an ambitious campaign to collect signatures seeking to streamline Kenya’s governance structure..

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Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested on Monday, September 7, by plain-clothes police officers in Nairobi's Central Business District.

  • He was reportedly collecting signatures for a petition to reduce Kenya's 47 counties to 8, and to scrap positions like the Senate and Women Representatives.
  • The key person involved is Eric Omondi, a comedian-turned-activist.
  • The arrest occurred at the Nairobi National Archives while he was leading a protest for governance reform.

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