Daddy Owen reveals Eric Omondi invited him to pray for his 476km Nairobi–Mombasa walk
By Steve Ireri, February 10, 2026Gospel singer Daddy Owen has revealed that comedian and activist Eric Omondi personally invited him to pray and flag off his 476-kilometre charity walk from Nairobi to Mombasa.
In a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the ‘Tobina’ hitmaker said he stood with Omondi in support of the fundraiser aimed at raising money for the construction of the Sisi kwa Sisi Help and Rescue Centre.
“Eric Omondi invited me to pray and flag off his 476 km walk from Nairobi to Mombasa, and I was honoured to stand with him this morning in support of his noble cause, fundraising for the Sisi kwa Sisi Centre,” Owen wrote.
He encouraged the public to support the initiative by contributing financially or even physically joining the walk, noting that Omondi would be livestreaming the journey across his social media platforms.
“All the best, my brother. Let’s support him by contributing and even walking with him. He’ll be live on his social media platforms,” Owen added.
The walk officially kicked off on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, where hundreds of supporters turned up in the morning to accompany the comedian as he began the long journey to the coast.
Omondi was seen walking briskly along Mombasa Road while engaging supporters in conversation and urging those following the initiative online to send their contributions using the details shared on his platforms.
By around 9 am, he had covered approximately five kilometres and was hopeful of reaching Sultan Hamud by the end of the day.
The comedian had earlier announced the initiative as part of his long-standing philanthropic efforts, explaining that the 486-kilometre walk is aimed at raising funds to construct the Sisi kwa Sisi Help and Rescue Centre.
Once completed, the facility is expected to include a warehouse, two ambulances, a clinic, and a free secondary school.
Omondi, in past instances, also appealed to Kenyans to support the cause by contributing whatever they can, emphasising that even those unable to walk alongside him can still take part through donations.