Eric Omondi’s lookalike issues update after landing brand ambassador gig
By Steve Ireri, December 19, 2025Samuel Muigai, a resident of Nyandarua widely known for his striking resemblance to comedian Eric Omondi, has shared new developments in his career as a lookalike.
Speaking in a video shared by 2Mbili on Instagram on Friday, December 19, 2025, Muigai said that being mistaken for Omondi has opened opportunities for him, including securing paid gigs and a brand ambassador role.
“I can’t complain. Now we have gotten gigs, me and the other lookalike,” Muigai said.
He said that both he and another Eric Omondi lookalike have now landed several assignments, and he specifically revealed that he has been appointed as a brand ambassador for BetKali.
Muigai attributed this new role entirely to his resemblance to the comedian, saying it has allowed him to gain recognition and opportunities without additional effort.
“Now I am a brand ambassador of BetKali, thanks just to looking similar to the comedian,” he said.
Bigger impact
This latest update follows earlier revelations by Muigai about how his likeness to Omondi had impacted his personal life.
“I am Samuel Muigai from Nyandarua. I noticed I resembled Eric Omondi in 2020 after finishing college. When I went to look for a job, someone asked why Eric Omondi was looking for work because they thought it was him,” he said.
He shared that while searching for work, he was frequently mistaken for Omondi, with people commenting on his looks and even questioning why the comedian was seeking employment.
“I went to a different company that was building a road in Ushago while I was looking for a plumbing job. When I arrived for the job, someone immediately said I looked like Eric Omondi. I looked in the mirror and realised the resemblance,” Muigai added.
Muigai revealed that during the courtship, he told his partner that he was Eric Omondi.
He recalled that his wife, who had limited exposure to social media and the public life of the comedian, believed him and continued the relationship under that assumption.
Muigai explained that the couple went on regular outings and dates, all while she remained unaware of the deception.
“I actually have a wife, and I dated her for one year while pretending to be Eric Omondi. She later realised the truth. During the time we were dating, she believed I was Eric Omondi, and that is why she agreed to be with me. At that time, I did not have money. Luckily, she was not active on social media and did not know about the real Eric Omondi,” he added.
Muigai then shared that the truth emerged only when she visited his home and saw personal photographs that revealed his true identity, by which time they had been dating for a year.
He added that at the time of the deception, he was not financially stable, and the impersonation arose from both circumstance and opportunity.
“Back then, we would meet outside and go on dates, so she had never been to my home. One day she came over, saw pictures on my wall, and asked me if I had been lying. That is when she realised I had been deceiving her,” Muigai added.