Eric Omondi rescues boy locked in cage for years
By Charles Ouma, January 28, 2026Comedian Eric Omondi has conducted a successful rescue in Meru, coming through for a boy whose plight moved many on social media after spending years locked up in a cage.
Eric put out a statement on his official social media platforms on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, confirming that the minor would be taken for medical assessment, treatment and therapy.
He also stated that the minor has spent seven years of his life locked up in a cage, emphasising that dignity is important and appealed to well-wishers to contribute funds towards the course.
Omondi revealed that the boy hails from Nkubu in Meru County and shared a video of his interaction with the minor and his caregivers, revealing the next course of action.
“Finally, we managed to rescue our boy Mwiti from Nkubu Meru. We are going to take him for medical assessment, treatment, and therapy,” Omondi stated.
Plans to help the family
“Ameishi kwa Cage for 7 years sasa tutamjengea na shosho wake a house wakue na Dignity as he continues therapy (He has lived in a cage for seven years but now we shall construct a new house for him and his grandmother to live in dignity as he undergoes therapy),” Omondi added.
He provided details through which contributions can be sent, expressing hope that the minor will live in dignity and get to see professionals with the required attention
Mosiria’s reaction
The young boy’s plight was brought to light by Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria.
“SO SAD! I call upon the relevant officers and child protection agencies to urgently intervene and ensure this child gets justice and proper protection. Locking a child in a cage for seven years is inhumane, cruel, and completely unacceptable,” Mosiria stated.
“If the child has behavioural challenges, there are professional, humane, and lawful ways to handle such cases through medical care, counselling, and social support, not through torture and abuse. No child deserves to be treated this way, regardless of the circumstances.
He emphasised that all children, regardless of conditions or circumstances, deserve love, care and protection, allowing them to live with dignity.
“We must protect our children, not punish them for conditions they did not choose. Those responsible must be held accountable, and the child must be rescued, rehabilitated, and given a chance to live with dignity and care.” Mosiria added.