Eric Omondi reaches Machakos after covering 68km in daring Nairobi-Mombasa walk
By Steve Ireri, February 10, 2026Comedian and philanthropist Eric Omondi has completed the first day of his ambitious 476-kilometre walk from Nairobi to Mombasa, covering 68 kilometres and reaching Machakos County.
In a video shared on his Facebook page on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Omondi is seen looking frail and exhausted as medics who had walked along with him rushed to administer first aid.
His legs were sprayed with medication to prevent swelling, and he was carefully helped onto an ambulance bed, where he is seen wriggling and adjusting himself after the long trek.
While sharing the video, the comedian thanked his team for the continued support and encouraged them to keep backing him to complete the elusive challenge.
“First Day: 63 Kilometres Covered!!!! From Nyayo Stadium to Machakos… THANK YOU TEAM SISI KWA SISI,” Eric wrote.
Ambitious feat
The walk, dubbed the “walk of love,” is meant to raise funds for the Sisi Kwa Sisi Help and Rescue Centre, a facility that will include a warehouse, two ambulances, a clinic, and a free secondary school.
Omondi livestreamed parts of the walk on his social media platforms to update followers and encourage contributions.
He covered approximately five kilometres along Mombasa Road by 9 a.m., with the plan to reach Sultan Hamud by the end of the day.
The walk is expected to take four days, with the final destination at Mama Ngina Waterfront Park on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026.
Renowned media personality Jeff Koinange hailed Omondi’s leadership, encouraging the public to keep supporting the initiative.
Comedians Churchill and Amber Ray, sports journalist Carol Radull, and award-winning rapper Khaligraph Jones also joined sections of the walk, showing solidarity for the cause.
Warning to copycats
After his challenge went viral, popular Kikuyu businesswoman Damaris Muriithi, popularly known as Dama wa Mobile, urged Kenyans who like to copy viral trends to hold off.
She questioned the efforts of others who think they can replicate the feat, comparing Omondi’s journey to previous walks, including that of self-styled prophet Watoro wa Mother.
“People in the countryside should not start walking from Nairobi to Murang’a; your job is just copy-paste. Where did Watoro wa Mother’s walk reach?” Dama wrote.
She also checked in on Omondi’s progress, asking where he had reached on his journey.
“Eric Omondi, where have you reached on your walk from Nairobi to Mombasa? ” she wrote.
At the same time, the Dama Mobile Spares CEO jokingly expressed concern that fellow celebrity Churchill Ndambuki might try to escort him on a motorbike during the night while people slept.
“When you get to Mtito wa Andei, we’ll know you are a master. I’m also worried that Daniel ‘Churchill’ Ndambuki, aka Mwalimu King’ang’i, might escort you on a motorbike at night while we sleep. All the best, Eric,” she wrote.