“Sahizi, I’m not a comedian,” admits Eric Omondi.

Comic-turned-digital content material creator, activist, and philanthropist Eric Omondi has opened up about his absence from the comedy scene, attributing it to the shortage of receptiveness amongst Kenyans in the direction of humor.

In an interview with Plug TV media, Eric addressed the query of whether or not he nonetheless identifies himself as a comic.

“Can Eric nonetheless be thought-about a comic, or ought to we take away that title altogether?” the interviewer requested.

In response, Eric revealed his determination to distance himself from the comic label, stating his disinterest in persevering with with comedy. “At this level, Eric Omondi is now not a comic as a result of there’s nothing amusing in Kenya,” he firmly declared.

Increasing on his stance, Eric identified the prevailing somber ambiance within the nation, which, in his view, made comedy irrelevant.

He harassed that given the nation’s circumstances, there was little to search out humorous or laughable. “No one is within the temper for laughter; individuals are grappling with melancholy. Actually, I imagine we must always ban all comedy exhibits within the nation. There’s no room for smiles or laughter. You may’t crack jokes at a funeral, it’s simply not acceptable,” he asserted.

Reiterating his viewpoint, Eric underscored the seriousness of the scenario, acknowledging the widespread grief and monetary hardships confronted by many.

“The prevailing temper in Kenya is certainly one of sorrow, not conducive to jokes and comedy. Till issues enhance, till there’s a change, comedy is off the desk. Who will discover humor in these circumstances? Why? At what time?” he candidly expressed.

He challenged the interviewer to work together with random people on the streets, assured they might share his perspective on the absence of humor amidst the present challenges.