Eric Omondi completes & names viral Kisii bridge [Video]

Piece by: MERCY MURIITHI
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• The bridge which is now named Baby Kemunto Bridge, gained attention after a video surfaced showing a small girl Shirleen Kemunto bravely crossing over it. 

Eric Omondi and Baby Kemunto at the Baby Kemunto bridge

Comedian Eric Omondi has completed the construction of the viral bridge that had recently captured the attention of the public.

The bridge which is now named Baby Kemunto Bridge, gained attention after a video surfaced showing a small girl Shirleen Kemunto bravely crossing over it. 

Taking to his Instagram, Eric shared the exciting news with his fans as he posted a video showcasing himself and the young girl walking over the newly upgraded bridge. 

"KEMUNTO BRIDGE is COMPLETE. This young Girl has changed a whole Community. She is a Hero. This Bridge is not only Historical but also extremely SYMBOLIC. 

It Symbolizes a people's resolve, it SYMBOLIZES the power in UNITY!!! That Kenyans can come together and SOLVE their problems. We are BRIDGING the GAPS. The Gaps between the POOR and the WEALTHY must and Can be Minimized and diminished. 

We are BRIDGING the Gaps created by Political and Tribal Divisions. TEAM SISI KWA SISI NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!!! TOGETHER EVERYTHING IS ACHIEVABLE!!!" Eric captioned candidly on his post

Throughout the project, Eric rallied Kenyans to join hands in fundraising efforts to support the construction of the bridge. 

In the video that sparked outrage, little Shirleen was seen trembling while attempting to navigate the bridge over a swollen river on her journey to school. 

The video had raised mixed reactions within as the likes of Eric blamed politicians while others condemned the video creator as they deemed them reckless and insensitive towards the safety of the child.

Eric Omondi and baby Kemunto at the Baby Kemunto bridge

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