Kenyan comedian, Eric Omondi led Kenyans in Fundraising Ksh 400K for a Mathare Dad who was arrested during protests.
Victor Juma was arrested by a police officer masquerading as a journalist after he confronted the police for lobbing tear gas at children and causing harm to his daughter.
"Do you want to kill my child? My child has now fainted! I'm even wearing sandals because I'm just from the house. I have not carried any weapon; I am telling you the truth. She threw teargas at the kids," he said
The video of law enforcement in plain clothes blending in with journalists to pounce on unsuspecting protestors attracted criticism, with many pointing out that it is putting the lives of reporters in danger.
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On July 20, Omondi went to see Juma while he was being held and comforted him. He also brought some food, and he made a vow to assist in securing his eventual release.
After the comic bounced up and down and eventually fulfilled all the prerequisites for his release on July 21, Juma walked away to freedom.
"Victor Juma is finally free! Been a long day, but he is finally out! We are doing a fundraiser for him and his daughter, who was teargassed and needs medical attention from 8 pm on my Instagram and Facebook Live."
The comedian fulfilled his promise and helped Juma's family to raise cash. Eric rallied his Instagram followers to send money to Juma, and in a few hours, they raised Ksh 400,000.The funnyman noted that the money would be used to help the family in various ways.
" The money will be used to pay Medical Bills for him and his daughter. He will open an exhibition shop for clothes and shoes. His wife will start a small hotel business. Rent for one year. School fees for two years for the daughter. I will advertise his businesses for free."
