Comedian Eric Omondi has raised KSh 311,000 in aid of Ras Bhingi, whose house flooded following heavy rains. Eric Omondi fundraised to help Ras Bhingi find a new home after a flood. How did Eric Omondi help Ras Bhingi? Omondi crowdfunded after a video showing Bhingi’s flooded house emerged, drawing concern among netizens. In an Instagram post, Omondi said some funds were used to pay Bhingi’s one-year rent upfront. Omondi also shared a video of him and Bhingi on a shopping spree in Thika to assist the fast-rising TikToker in acquiring new furniture. The clip later showed Bhingi in a bedsitter lounging on the sofa next to his brand-new Vienna bed, complete with a high-density mattress. According to Omondi, the viral sensation was keen on self-reliance and has indicated using the remainder of the cash to buy a tuk-tuk. “If you give a little more than you take. Suppose you fix a little more than you break. There is a place for people like you. Team Sisi Kwa Sisi, may God lift you and answer all your prayers. Keep blessing him on his Number 0723659106 (Name: Stephen Okaka),” Omondi captioned the video. The kind gesture saw netizens heap praise on Omondi, saying his philanthropic acts were greatly appreciated. Pmbuvy: “Blessings. It takes an exceptional being to pull this off. You are blessed, bro.” Queenroseofficial: “You should be the president in 2027. We’re tired of these old men.” Davidbabu: “Bhingi is a clean-hearted fellow. You can tell by his smile. Eric, you are a force to reckon with.” _kij.anaa_: “Eric Omodi has a place in our hearts. This is what Kenyan leaders should be doing.” Sussane_k_: “Dear God, please keep Eric safe and in good health. Thank you, sir.” What happened to Ras Bhingi’s house? Bhingi, who met President William Ruto a week ago, took to social media on Tuesday to plead for help following the floods. Showing his followers the devastation, Bhingi said he was at a loss on what to do, considering that more rains were forecast to pound the city. Reacting to the video, Omondi pledged help, saying Bhingi has to relocate from the area.
by William Osoro