Eric Omondi announces concert for registered voters only
By Valerian Khakayi, March 22, 2026Kenya is set to host one of the biggest concerts in recent memory on May 1, 2026, featuring a lineup of both Old Skool and New Skool musicians, alongside some of the country’s top comedians.
The highly anticipated event promises non-stop music, comedy, and entertainment for fans across the nation.
In the Sunday, March 22, 2026, announcement, stand-up comedian and one of the frontliners of the Niko Kadi movement, Eric Omondi, confirmed that entry to the concert will be strictly for registered voters, making this one of the most unique concert experiences in Kenya.
According to Omondi, attendees are required to present their voter cards at the entrance to gain access, a move designed to encourage civic participation as the Niko Kadi movement gains momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“MAY 1ST yaani Tarehe Moja Mwezi wa Tano. Kenya will experience the BIGGEST CONCERT with all the Old Skul and New Skul Musicians Plus Comedians na ENTRY NI KADI.
#TukoKadi,” Omondi announced.
Warning to politicians
This comes hours after he cautioned politicians against attempting to hijack or dilute the message, stressing that any effort to manipulate the movement for political gain would be firmly resisted.
Additionally, Omondi also warned leaders across the political divide, whether in the wantam or tutam side, that the youth are not aligned with them and are determined to chart their own path.
“Whether you are one term or two term, we are not part of you, and if you think you can hijack ama kuchafua tuko kadi, think again. Our wishes, Sisi ni nyinyi wote mumalize muende,” he warned.
In addition, Omondi further added that if politicians insist on interfering with youth-led initiatives, then young people would not hesitate to challenge political systems and decisions that affect them.
“If you want us to meddle in your affairs, meddle in our affairs,” he added.
“Musitujaribuu, Musituskume. TUKO KADI is a Movement by the Young People and Gen Zs, we are not affiliated with any Politician or Political Party.”
He underscored a growing sense of urgency among Gen Z, saying the movement is a united voice demanding accountability and change.
Niko Kadi challenge
The Niko Kadi Challenge, a youth-led movement, has taken centre stage online, with young people rallying each other to register as voters and take ownership of their future.
If you have spent any time online recently, on TikTok, X, Instagram, or even WhatsApp, you have probably come across the phrase ‘Niko kadi.’
The challenge led by photojournalist Allans Ademba has moved numbers, winning the hearts of dozens of Kenyans of all walks of life after successfully mobilising hundreds of first-time Gen Z voters to register as voters.
Ademba, who has been running the #TukoKadi online campaign, a digital mobilisation programme aimed at registering en masse for the 2027 General Elections, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, chaperoned hundreds of Kasarani residents to register as voters at the IEBC centre, within the D.O’s offices in Kasarani sub-county.
Across various digital spaces in Kenya, Niko Kadi is used as shorthand for being ready or prepared, and increasingly, for being registered to vote.
Instead of an official directive (‘Go register’), the message becomes social and personal: ‘Niko kadi je, wewe uko?’ (‘I’m on the card, are you?’).