Eric Omondi issues update as donations for ailing Githurai mum hits Ksh9M
By Steve Ireri, July 28, 2025Comedian-turned-philanthropist Eric Omondi has issued an update on the fundraising efforts for Millicent Waithira Maina, the ailing mother from Githurai whose condition captured national attention after it was revealed that she was being taken care of by her eleven-year-old son.
In a statement on Monday, July 28, 2025, Eric confirmed that contributions towards Millicent’s support had reached Ksh9.1 million.
He expressed gratitude to Kenyans of goodwill and reiterated that the journey was far from over, urging the public to push the target even further to Ksh15 million.
“Team Sisi Kwa Sisi, our paybill stands at Ksh9.1 million. Let us push it to Ksh15 million,” he wrote, before listing the priorities that would be addressed with the funds raised.
He revealed that they were planning to pay for Millicent’s treatment, buy land for her and her children, build them a house, open an education trust fund for her boys, and set up a business to help them stay financially stable.
“We are going to pay for Mum’s treatment and recovery, buy land for Mum and the kids, build a house for them, open an education trust fund for the boys, and establish a business for them.”
Eric, who has been at the forefront of this drive since discovering the family’s dire circumstances, appealed to the public to keep giving whatever they could, sharing the Paybill number and account details.
“Keep sending whatever you can. May God bless you,” he added.
Millicent’s illness
The latest appeal follows Eric’s emotional revelation earlier this month when he first encountered Millicent’s story.
Visibly shaken and devastated, the comedian described the scene as the most distressing thing he had witnessed all year, despite having experienced numerous difficult situations.
He noted that Millicent was bedridden and in excruciating pain and was being looked after by her young son, who had been forced into the role of carer.
He also added that the son had been changing his mother’s diapers and managing household responsibilities far beyond his years.
“This is the saddest thing I have seen this year, and trust me, I have seen things this year. This mother is in utter pain and is being taken care of by her eleven-year-old son. This boy should not be changing his mother’s diapers. It is simply wrong, mentally, culturally, and psychologically,” Eric stated at the time.
He added that Kenya’s systems had failed families like Millicent’s and expressed deep frustration with the state of social welfare and healthcare infrastructure.
“Today, I sleep an angry Kenyan, but I know tomorrow is a better day. Our priorities as a nation are surely upside down,” he added.
