A Kenyan comedian and philanthropist, Eric Omondi has been honoured with the Humanitarian Award for the year for his charity initiatives that have changed the lives of many Kenyans in need.
The award was given to the comedian by the National Council of Community-Based Organizations (NCBOC) at an awards gala held at Serena Hotel in Nairobi.
In his acceptance speech, the comedian dedicated the award to Kenyans and well-wishers who have never disappointed whenever he reaches out with a noble course to help those in need, helping him change one life at a time.
“TEAM SISI KWA SISI, YOU DID IT!!! Yesterday was a Great Day! We won Humanitarian of the Year at the National Council of Community-Based Organizations at Serena Hotel. MUNGU MBELE!!!” Omondi shared on social media after bagging the award.
The self-declared President of Comedy in Africa has been dedicated to helping others, using his immense influence to mobilize resources and channelling his own to help those in need.
His fiancée, Lynne Njihia, who was present at the awards gala, heaped praises on Eric for his philanthropic works that have seen him go to great lengths to make life better for those in need.
The National Council of Community-Based Organizations is an umbrella body for grassroots organizations in Kenya.
It was registered as a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political organization founded in 2005 and incorporated in 2006 with a membership of more than 52,000 registered CBO member groups nationwide.
From helping individuals in tough circumstances to intervening to solve challenges facing communities, Omondi has been on the frontline, using his influence positively while also wearing the hat of an activist and pushing for better governance and accountability in the country.
