Kenyan comedian and philanthropist Eric Omondi is proving that his humor isn’t just about making people laugh—it’s also about bringing light to dark places.
This time, he has taken on an emotional and deeply personal mission: rescuing his former manager, Eric Isindu, from the grip of addiction and mental health struggles.
From Success to Despair
Isindu, who was Omondi’s logistics manager between 2011 and 2017, has faced a heartbreaking downfall. Once a key figure in the comedian’s career, he now battles homelessness, personal loss, and substance dependency.
In a heartfelt social media post, Omondi shared how Isindu’s life unraveled, largely in silence—echoing the struggles that many men endure without speaking up.
“Men suffer in silence. But if men are the heads of families and leaders of society, we must start having these conversations; otherwise, we will live in a broken society. Isindu is not okay.”
He painted a grim picture of the marital struggles, shattered dreams, and the devastating loss of Isindu’s mother, who was his last remaining family member.
The Battle to Get Help
Despite Omondi’s best efforts, getting Isindu into rehabilitation has been an uphill battle. He admitted that Isindu is still resisting help, making recovery a challenging process.
“In just one night, I watched him lose his mind three times simply because we denied him access to substances. Isindu will be okay. We will fight for him, and we will fight with him. He will win because there is no other option.”
Omondi’s determination has touched many, especially as he reminds the public that Isindu’s son and wife still need him.
Kenyans Speak Out: ‘Men’s Mental Health is a Crisis’
The post quickly went viral, sparking a flood of emotional reactions from Kenyans who have either witnessed or experienced similar struggles.
One social media user, Fredah Gechu, shared her heartbreaking family tragedy:
“In 2018 and 2023, I lost my two elder brothers to marriage-related depression. My sister and I noticed their excessive drinking and tried to intervene, but they shut us out. Both were later found dead in their sleep.”
Another user, Angel Blackbeauty, praised Omondi’s intervention and called for urgent action.
“Eric Omondi, may the seeds you continue to plant grow and bear fruit. The issue of the boy child and mental health is long overdue. Let’s not allow toxic feminism and the misinterpretation of gender equality to be the downfall of the Kenyan boy child.”
Omondi’s efforts shine a harsh spotlight on a deeply ignored crisis—the mental health struggles of men. His emotional plea has struck a nerve, forcing Kenyans to confront the painful reality that many men suffer in silence until it’s too late.
But for now, Eric Omondi is refusing to let Isindu be another statistic.
He’s fighting for him. With him. And he’s not giving up.
