Fresh Details as Babu Owino Speaks Out on Comedian Eric Omondi’s Arrest
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Popular comedian and activist Eric Omondi has found himself at the centre of renewed public attention after he reported that police officers arrested him under unclear circumstances.
In a post shared on his Facebook page on June 5, 2026, Eric Omondi said a group of eight non-uniformed men took him into custody and he did not know where they were taking him.
“Just been arrested by a group of 8 non-uniformed men. I have no idea where we are headed!!!,” he wrote.
Eric Omondi has not yet revealed the exact reason behind his alleged arrest, and this has left the circumstances surrounding the incident unclear.
His post also did not show whether anyone informed him of formal charges or explained the grounds for his detention.
Babu Owino’s Statement on the Whereabouts of Eric Omondi
However, a new statement from Embakasi East MP Babu Owino confirmed that authorities arrested Eric Omondi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at around 12:15 PM.
Babu said he met the comedian at the Nairobi Area Regional Police Headquarters shortly after the arrest.
“We are with Eric Omondi at Nairobi Area Regional Police Headquarters. Eric was arrested today at JKIA at 12:15PM,” Babu Owino wrote on his Facebook page.
“The charges pressed against him are frivolous, fickle, limping and vexatious. The DCI officers have refused to admit him to bail. Let’s meet in Court on Monday and come prepared,” Babu added.
The confirmation now shifts the focus to the nature of the charges and the decision by detectives to deny him bail, which has triggered further public debate online.
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Recent Fuel Price Protests
The comedian’s arrest comes after weeks of active protest campaigns against rising fuel prices.
On May 18, 2026, he escalated his demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District, where he arrived with a lorry loaded with empty yellow jerricans and offloaded them onto the streets.
He stepped out of the lorry with its rear section open and began removing the containers while addressing supporters and passers-by.
“Eeeh ni hivi, na kama hamtapunguza bei next week Monday ni total shutdown till Sunday. Monday to Sunday,” he said during the demonstration.
He later linked the empty jerricans to the struggles faced by citizens, arguing that the current economic situation had drained many households.
Earlier, Eric had staged another roadside protest where he dragged a chain of empty jerricans near a petrol station.
Through the demonstration, he highlighted the rising cost of living following fuel price increases announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
During that protest, he criticized the high cost of living and said many Kenyans struggle to afford basic needs.
Activism Sparks Mixed Reactions
The developments come at a time when public debate over the cost of living continues to intensify across the country.
Fuel prices remain a major concern for households and transport operators, and Eric Omondi has positioned himself at the centre of that conversation through his activism.
He continues to use symbolic protests to highlight economic hardships, which has sparked mixed reactions from the public.
Case Expected in Court
Authorities have not yet issued an official detailed statement on the charges or the circumstances surrounding the arrest.
However, Babu Owino indicated that the matter will proceed to court on Monday, where further details may emerge.
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Eric Omondi offloads empty jerricans from a lorry in CBD during fuel protests on May 18, 2026. PHOTO/ Eric Omondi
