Comedian Eric Omondi released on free bond for traffic obstruction
By Zipporah Ngwatu, September 8, 2026A Milimani Court has released comedian Eric Omondi on a free bond and his seven co-accused on a personal bond after being charged with allegedly obstructing traffic along Moi Avenue in Nairobi.
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has charged Eric, Cyprian Ateka, Alex Ngungu, John Ndungu, Kelvin Mwasi, Josiah Ogutu, Wilson Ouma and Olive Odhiambo with obstructing the operation of motor vehicles on the road.
According to the DPP, on September 7, 2026, the eight, jointly with others, not before the court, unlawfully obstructed operation of vehicles along Moi Avenue contrary to Section 58(c) of the Kenya Roads Act.
Appearing before Milimani Principal Magistrate Caroline Nyaguthii on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the eight denied the charge lodged against them by the DPP.
The defence team, led by Willis Otieno, urged the court to release the accused persons on a free bond, arguing that they are being victimised for exercising their constitutional rights.
Meanwhile, the prosecution did not oppose the release of the accused persons on bail and bond terms but urged the court to impose reasonable terms commensurate with the charges.
Freed on free bond
Magistrate Nyaguthii released Eric on a free bond while freeing the other seven accused persons with a personal bond of Ksh2,000.
In freeing Eric on a free bond, Nyaguthii stated that her decision is backed up by Eric’s previous record of attending court proceedings, some pending before her and other separate courts in Milimani Law Courts.
“In this case, it is noteworthy that the prosecution has conceded to the accused persons being released on bond. The only variance is on the bond amounts, with the prosecution urging the court to give reasonable bail or bond, which is commensurate with the charges before the court,” Magistrate Nyaguthii ruled.
“I dare say, even if the first accused was to be released on a free bond, he is going nowhere,” Nyaguthii added.
The other seven accused persons were each ordered to execute a personal bond of Ksh2,000.
“For the second to eighth accused persons, while the court may not have their records in terms of adhering to court attendances, the court will give them the benefit of a doubt and direct that they each execute a personal bond of Ksh 2,000 to appear in court during the mentioned date,” Magistrate Nyaguthii ruled.
The matter will be mentioned on September 29, 2026, for further directions.