Tragic Loss: Comedian Fred Omondi Dies in Motorcycle Crash, Brother Eric Confirms
Comedian and musician Fred Omondi has died in Kenya, according to multiple African media reports. Omondi died in a motorcycle crash on Saturday, as reported by Nation and The Star. He was the brother of notable comedian Eric Omondi.
Local police stated that Fred Omondi was a passenger on a boda boda (motorcycle taxi) in downtown Nairobi at around 6 a.m. The boda boda driver was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road and collided head-on with a bus. Omondi died at the scene, while the driver sustained broken hands and leg injuries.
The police report published in Nation reads: "The accident involved a Mitsubishi bus (registration number KCC 126A) operated by Forward Sacco and driven by Stephen Maina of Kayole, heading towards the [central business district]. A motorcycle coming from the opposite side of the road (near Consolidated Bank) collided head-on with the bus. As a result, the pillion passenger, Fredrick Odhiambo Omondi, died on the spot."
Eric Omondi confirmed his brother's death with tributes on X, writing, "My brother," followed by a heartbreak emoji. "It is not well. God receive you, till next time."
It remains unclear if any criminal charges will be filed in connection with the accident.
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