Emotional Fred Omondi's mother speaks after son's tragic passing

Piece by: CYNDY ALUOCH
Entertainment

• The family is currently making burial arrangements, aiming to lay Fred to rest by June 29, and is appealing for support from well-wishers to manage the preparations.

Fred Omondi
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The family of comedian Fred Omondi has shared their grief and details surrounding his sudden death.

Eunice Atieno Omondi, Fred's mother, expressed the deep void his passing has left in her heart. She fondly remembered Fred's playful and mischievous nature, which eventually led to his successful career.

Atieno recalled how Fred had a profound love for his family, especially her, and recounted a cherished memory where he facilitated her meeting with Oburu Odinga, introducing her proudly as his mother.

Fred's cousin, Kenneth Matiba, described him as a warm and sociable person, whose loss is deeply felt by many. The family has invited leaders and the community to join them in mourning.

The family is currently making burial arrangements, aiming to lay Fred to rest by June 29, and is appealing for support from well-wishers to manage the preparations.

Fred Omondi tragically died in a road accident on Kangundo Road. The accident occurred early Saturday morning when the bodaboda he was riding collided head-on with a speeding bus.

Fred died instantly, while the rider was severely injured and hospitalized. Fred's body was moved to Chiromo Mortuary, and the family is working through the burial logistics amidst their profound grief.

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