Kenyan comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi has once again raised his voice against the country’s ailing healthcare system, following the circulation of a heartbreaking video showing a devastated father mourning the death of his baby outside a hospital in Gatundu. The distressing footage quickly went viral and captured the intense grief of the man as he accused hospital staff of negligence.
The incident reportedly occurred at Igegania Level 4 Hospital, with preliminary reports suggesting that doctors at the facility may have been on strike when the tragedy unfolded. In the video, the father, speaking in Kikuyu, is seen cradling the lifeless body of his child while furiously confronting a man believed to be a hospital security guard.
“Mtoto amekufa. Since morning you have been here. He died when you were here. Get away from me because when he died you were here!” the father is heard shouting. Despite attempts by bystanders to restrain him, the grieving man never released his child, holding on tightly as he wept and threw punches in anguish.
Eric Omondi, clearly shaken by the video, shared the clip on his social media accounts on Tuesday, May 28, and issued a public plea for help in identifying and locating the grieving father. “This is the saddest and most painful thing you can see… A father carrying the lifeless body of his son because of failed systems,” he wrote. “I am urgently looking for this man. If you know him, please DM me his number. Let’s try and ease his pain. Too many politicians, zero leaders… lakini ipo siku!”
The tragedy has ignited widespread outrage across the country, with many Kenyans expressing frustration over the long-standing issues in the public health sector. Public hospitals have often been crippled by doctor strikes, lack of essential supplies, and poor management. The death of this baby has reignited calls for urgent healthcare reforms and greater government accountability.
Eric Omondi has been increasingly vocal about social injustices affecting ordinary Kenyans. In recent months, he has led several campaigns to assist vulnerable families, including raising over KSh 450,000 to help a woman from Nyandarua bury her parents due to lack of land. His growing presence as a social advocate has earned him praise and support from many citizens who feel abandoned by the system.
As the search for the grieving father continues, Kenyans are rallying behind Eric’s appeal and sharing the video widely in hopes of reaching him. The emotional impact of the clip has sparked a broader conversation about leadership, compassion, and the urgency of reforming essential services.
For many, the image of a father holding his deceased child in frustration and despair is a painful symbol of a system in crisis. Eric’s words—“Ipo siku”—now echo in the hearts of many who hope for a future where such tragedies can be prevented and where dignity in healthcare is no longer a dream but a reality.
