By the time Eric Omondi reached the town of Voi on Friday, February 13, 2026, he had already covered a staggering 330 kilometres.
But every mile has been earned through sheer grit. What began as a high-energy “Walk of Love” from Nyayo National Stadium on February 10, celebrated by thousands and flanked by stars like Jeff Koinange and Khaligraph Jones, quickly turned into a grueling “Walk of Pain.”
The toll of the road was immediate. On his very first day, after a 63-kilometre push to Machakos, Omondi suffered torn ligaments in his left leg and hip.
Yet, despite being advised by medics to rest, the comedian-turned-activist chose to limp forward. “Lazima tutafika Mombasa hata kama ni by fire,” he declared to his followers on TikTok, even vowing to crawl to the coast if necessary.
The physical strain hasn’t been the only obstacle. As Omondi navigated the dusty stretches of Mombasa Road, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) issued a stark warning: certain sections of the route were currently teeming with lions and elephants.
For his safety, Omondi was forced to pivot, opting to cover approximately 370 kilometres of the original 486-kilometre route strictly on foot to avoid the most dangerous wildlife corridors.
Despite the injuries and the predators, the spirit of “Sisi Kwa Sisi” (Us for Us) is thriving.
Along the way, supporters have “bought” symbolic kilometres for KSh 15,000 each to fuel the fundraiser, while countless others have sent small donations to Paybill 522533.
With roughly 150 kilometres left to go, Omondi is racing against the clock to reach the Mama Ngina Waterfront Park by Valentine’s Day.
Whether he arrives with a stride or a limp, he has already achieved his primary goal: turning a 486-kilometre stretch of tarmac into a national conversation about collective sacrifice and the power of one man’s resolve to build a future for the vulnerable.
