Eric Omondi Announces Millions That Have Been Raised For Bungoma Teenager Battling Rare Skin Condition

Comedian and philanthropist Eric Omondi has announced that well-wishers have raised Ksh 5,665,000 to support 17-year-old Bryson Makokha, a teenager from Lukhuna in Chwele, Bungoma County, who is living with a rare, chronic skin condition.

Sharing the milestone on social media on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Omondi celebrated Kenyans for rallying behind the teenager following an earlier public appeal that captured widespread sympathy across the country.

“WE ARE AT 5 MILLION 665K!!! TEAM SISI KWA SISI NYINYI NI WALE WASEEE!!! GOD BLESS YOU,” Eric Omondi wrote, applauding the generosity of ordinary citizens who contributed to the cause.

Bryson’s Emotional Roadside Struggle Sparks National Empathy

Bryson’s plight recently gained nationwide attention after a heartbreaking video surfaced online showing the teenager in tears while attempting to sell bananas along the roadside. In the clip, he recounted how passersby routinely avoided buying his produce due to the visible effects of his skin condition, exposing the daily stigma, discrimination, and economic hardship he endures while trying to earn an honest living.

Moved by the teenager’s resilience, Omondi launched a public fundraising drive under his Sisi Kwa Sisi initiative, urging Kenyans to contribute whatever they could directly to Bryson’s father and pledging to walk alongside the family.

The overwhelming financial support—now exceeding Ksh 5.6 million—will go toward securing specialized medical treatment for Bryson, enabling him to continue his education, and helping his family establish a sustainable business to uplift their livelihood.