Eric Omondi: Sahizi I’m not a comedian, there’s nothing funny in Kenya.

Renowned comedian now content creator, activist and philanthropist Eric Omondi has disclosed the reason he decided to call it quits in the comedy industry.

According to him, Kenyans are not interested in jokes which is why he decided to stop making skits.

In a recent interview with Plug TV media, the former comedian revealed that he had walked away from the comic scene.

“Can Eric be referred to as a comedian right now, or should we remove that title completely?” the interviewer inquired.

In response, the father of two announced his decision to relinquish the title, stating that he was no longer interested in pursuing comedy. “Sahizi Eric Omondi is not a comedian because there is nothing funny in Kenya,” he firmly stated.

He emphasized the sombre mood prevailing in the country, stating that comedy was unnecessary.

Eric emphasised that given the state of the nation, there was nothing humorous or worth laughing about. “There is nobody who wants to laugh, people are depressed. Actually, I think we should ban all comedy shows in the country. There is nothing to smile or laugh about. You can’t laugh in a funeral honestly,” he asserted.

Echoing his sentiments, Eric stressed the gravity of the situation, noting the prevalent grief and financial struggles citizens face.

“The atmosphere in Kenya is one of grief; it does not require jokes and comedy. At this point, until things get better, until things are okay, there is no comedy, no jokes. Unachekesha nani? Kwa nini? Saa ngapi?” he candidly expressed.

He challenged the interviewer to gauge the sentiments of random passersby on the streets, confident that they would echo his sentiments regarding the lack of humour in the current circumstances.

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