- Eric Omondi stood with a grieving Gatundu family as they buried their baby, whose death sparked outrage amid allegations of delayed medical care due to a doctors’ strike
- Over KSh 1 million was raised through a fundraiser led by Eric, helping support the devastated family during the heartbreaking burial ceremony
- The public reacted strongly on social media, expressing sorrow and frustration over the loss while praising Eric and his team for their support
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No parent should ever have to endure the pain of burying their child, especially one who had barely begun life.
On Tuesday, June 4, grief engulfed Gatundu as a heartbroken family laid their baby to rest, just weeks before his first birthday.
The child’s death has sparked public outrage, with preliminary claims suggesting it may have been the result of delays in treatment due to an alleged doctors’ strike.
Comedian Eric Omondi stood by the bereaved family throughout the tragic ordeal.
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In a harrowing video shared online, mourners wept uncontrollably as the small casket was lowered into the grave.
Among the most gut-wrenching moments was the sight of the baby’s grandfather, who recently went viral after a confrontation with hospital staff carrying his grandson’s body, helping carry the tiny coffin.
The emotional weight of the moment left many onlookers in tears.
The child’s mother, Regina Muiruri, had to be consoled by fellow mourners as grief overwhelmed her during the burial.
Her pain was evident as she bid farewell to her baby, whose life was cut short far too soon.
Thanks to a fundraiser spearheaded by Eric, over KSh 1 million was raised to support the family.
Reflecting on the tragedy, Eric poured out his frustration in an emotional message:
“This has to be one of the heaviest and saddest weeks of my life… Burying innocent Kenyans who should still be alive but are gone because this country is full of politicians with zero leaders. The system failed this family. How many more must we lose?”
Eric also encouraged well-wishers to continue supporting Regina, sharing her number for anyone still willing to contribute.
Watch the heartbreaking video below:
Here are some social media reactions from netizens:
Sandra Meshack:
“You need counseling after each encounter….No one should get used to grief…Either directly or indirectly.Please;for the sake of your mental health.”
Christine Oloo:
“The cup is too heavy to lift Aba father.”
Vero Vexh:
“Small caskets are the heaviest to carry.”
Gladys Nyawira:
“The heaviest casket to carry.”
Jibril Abdirahman:
“This pain is unimaginable and your words carry the weight of a truth many are afraid to speak. My heart breaks for the family 😭 😭 😭 and all who knew these two innocent souls. They were taken too soon not by fate, but by a broken system that continues to fail its people.”
sSusan Kyalo:
“I had to shed a tear… The smallest coffins are the heaviest… God give the family sufficient grace… Eric omondi and team sisi kwa sisi, you are the real deal… Dopest.. Mob blessings.”
Jane Mwanzia:
“Imagine soemone somewhere shedding tears because of such evil act and you expect GOd to come through your ways……..when your turn comes you will have to payback.”
Did Eric help Nyandarua lady bury parents?
In another act of kindness, the comedian raised KSh 450,000 to assist Susan Wairimu, a woman from Nyandarua who had been unable to bury her parents for a combined 13 years.
Due to lack of a burial plot, their bodies had remained in a mortuary all this time.
On social media, he shared a touching video capturing moments at the Engineer Funeral Home as they prepared for the final burial ceremonies.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
