Eric Omondi Freed on KSh 100K Bond in Milimani Court Case
On June 8, 2026, Milimani Law Courts released comedian and activist Eric Omondi on a KSh 100,000 personal bond. Consequently, the court made the ruling after he pleaded not guilty to traffic obstruction charges.
Additionally, the case will return for mention on July 2, 2026. The decision attracted significant public attention across Kenya.
Prosecution Details Traffic Obstruction Allegations
The prosecution charged Omondi under Section 58(c) of the Kenya Roads Act. Consequently, authorities alleged he unlawfully obstructed traffic on Kimathi Street in Nairobi.
Additionally, prosecutors stated the incident occurred during protest activities in the CBD. They further claimed Omondi offloaded 120 empty 10-litre jerricans from an Isuzu lorry.
Therefore, the state argued that the action disrupted free movement of vehicles.
Defence Team Rejects Charges in Court
The defence team, led by lawyer Danstan Omari and MP Babu Owino, opposed continued detention. Consequently, they argued that the jerricans served a peaceful and lawful purpose.
Additionally, they stated that Omondi intended to distribute them for water storage use. They insisted that no deliberate obstruction of traffic occurred on Kimathi Street.
Moreover, they argued that citywide protests already disrupted normal traffic flow. Therefore, they maintained that the charges lacked strong legal foundation.
An image of Erick Omondi’s case proceedings in Milimani Law Court. Photo/ Facebook
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Defence Criticizes Arrest at JKIA
The defence also strongly criticized Omondi’s arrest at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Consequently, they described the arrest as humiliating and excessive.
Additionally, they stated that officers removed him from an international flight. They argued that the process violated his dignity and constitutional rights. Therefore, they urged the court to uphold fairness and due process.
Court Sets Next Mention Date
The magistrate rejected the prosecution’s request to continue detaining Omondi. Consequently, the court granted him a KSh 100,000 personal bond. Additionally, it directed him to attend all future court appearances.
The matter will return for mention on July 2, 2026. Therefore, the case will proceed under continued judicial supervision.
Public Attention Remains High
The case continues to draw national attention across media and social platforms. Consequently, citizens closely monitor developments at Milimani Law Courts.
Additionally, MP Babu Owino’s involvement has increased political interest in the matter. As proceedings continue, the case remains a major legal and public focus in Kenya.
