Kenyan comedian and activist Eric Omondi has started a major fundraising walk from Nairobi to the Busia border in western Kenya. This trek covers 366 kilometres and launched on the morning of Monday, March 2, 2026 with a large crowd of supporters present. The event has drawn public attention because it follows another long walk he completed earlier this year and because it is tied to a specific social goal, raising money for the Sisi Kwa Sisi Help and Rescue Centre project. The walk is framed as a challenge that tests physical endurance and builds national solidarity around a charity cause. Omondi has a history of mobilising fans and ordinary Kenyans to support community initiatives.
The walk aims to generate funds to complete the Sisi Kwa Sisi Help and Rescue Centre, a facility intended to serve vulnerable Kenyans with essential services. Organisers say the centre will include a fully equipped hospital that offers free healthcare, a free secondary school for youths, two ambulances for emergencies, and a safe house for people in need. Omondi has said he will continue walking until the required funds are secured and the centre nears completion. Wellwishers can support through a “Buy a Kilometre” campaign where individuals or organisations can sponsor a segment for KSh 20,000, symbolically lightening the weight on his shoulders and contributing directly to the project. He has also called for in‑kind donations of construction materials such as iron sheets, cement, and nails.
Support for Omondi’s walk goes beyond ordinary fans. Prominent figures including top athletes and musicians joined the start of the trek to show visibility and lend their influence to the cause. The presence of such names helps draw media attention and can inspire more contributions. The route passes through major towns like Nakuru and Kisumu before reaching the western border at Busia, offering many communities along the way a chance to engage with the initiative. The walk is planned as a five‑day challenge, with teams providing logistical support including food, water, and safety.
Omondi’s use of high‑profile endurance walks for charity is not new. Earlier in February 2026 he completed a 486‑kilometre walk from Nairobi to Mombasa for the same project, and that event raised both funds and public awareness about the Sisi Kwa Sisi initiative. His fundraising strategy blends physical challenge with community engagement and social activism, turning each trek into an opportunity to highlight issues facing vulnerable people. This current walk continues that pattern, reinforcing his message that collective action can bring tangible benefits such as health services and education opportunities for those who lack access.
Eric Omondi’s 366‑kilometre walk from Nairobi to Busia has already captured national attention and mobilised support across different sectors of Kenyan society. With the “Buy a Kilometre” campaign and high‑profile backing, the fundraising effort has a clear structure and measurable goals. If successful it will push the Sisi Kwa Sisi Help and Rescue Centre closer to completion and deliver essential services to many in need. Omondi’s approach shows a model of celebrity‑led philanthropy that focuses on results and community involvement, offering a roadmap for others who want to combine public influence with social good.
