Eric Omondi in Mombasa! Eric Walk of Love Ends in Mama Ngina

The Eric Omondi Walk of Love has reached its emotional finish line in Mombasa, as the comedian-turned-activist crossed into the coastal city after pounding out every single one of those 486 kilometres from Nairobi.

Eric Omondi touched down at Mama Ngina Waterfront this afternoon, looking tired but beaming, with a small crowd of supporters cheering him on under the February sun.

The walk, which kicked off back at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, was all about one big goal: raising serious cash to build the Sisi Kwa Sisi Help and Rescue Centre. That’s the place he wants to set up for young people in trouble – kids who need a safe spot, some guidance, maybe a second chance when life gets rough.

He didn’t just wake up one day and decide to do this. Eric has been shifting gears for a while now, moving from cracking jokes on stage to hitting the streets for causes that matter.

Remember his protests during tough times in Kenya? This walk feels like the next step in that same direction. He called it the “Walk of Love” because, in his words, it’s about showing up for each other when no one else will.

The journey wasn’t a stroll in the park. Over the past weeks, Eric has pushed through heat, sore feet, and long stretches of highway where the only company was passing trucks and his own thoughts.

He shared updates almost daily on social media – videos of him waving at roadside fans, stopping for quick chats with locals, and even dealing with a few blisters that had him hobbling at times.

One clip from near Machakos showed him sitting on the roadside, leg up, but still smiling and promising to keep going. “This isn’t just about me walking,” he said in one post. “It’s about every Kenyan who believes we can do better for our own.”

Supporters jumped in along the way. Groups of young people ran sections with him, carrying signs and singing. Drivers honked in solidarity. Even some big names in entertainment and politics sent messages of encouragement.

Donations started trickling in early, but as the kilometres added up, the numbers grew. By the time he hit the home stretch toward Mombasa, the fund for the rescue centre had picked up real momentum.

Eric’s team says they’re aiming for enough to break ground soon – a proper building with rooms for counselling, skills training, and emergency help.

Arriving today, on Valentine’s Day of all days, felt symbolic. Love in action, right? At Mama Ngina Waterfront, with the ocean breeze coming in and flags waving, Eric hugged a few close friends and took a moment to thank everyone who followed the trek.

“We made it,” he said, voice a bit hoarse from the road. “This centre is going to change lives. Sisi kwa sisi – us for us. That’s the Kenyan spirit.”

The choice of Mombasa as the endpoint makes sense too. The coast has its own share of challenges – young people drifting into trouble, families stretched thin.

Eric has talked about how the rescue centre could start small but grow to help across the country. It’s not just a building; it’s a statement that Kenyans can sort out their own problems without waiting for handouts from outside.

People online have been following every step. Hashtags like #WalkWithEric and #SisiKwaSisi are trending again today, with videos of his arrival getting thousands of views.

Some comments are pure inspiration: “This man walked for us.” Others are practical: “How can I donate?” His team has a simple QR code up for contributions, and it’s been buzzing.

Of course, not everything was smooth. The walk tested him physically – he mentioned in one live stream how his hips ached after a long day. But he kept at it, sometimes starting before dawn to beat the heat.

Friends who joined parts of the route say his determination rubbed off. One guy who walked the last 50 kilometres told a local station, “Eric doesn’t quit. He just keeps putting one foot in front of the other.”

This isn’t Eric’s first big gesture. He’s pulled off charity drives before, from helping flood victims to speaking out on youth unemployment. But the scale of this walk sets it apart.

Four hundred and eighty-six kilometres is no joke – that’s like going from one end of the country to the other on foot. It shows commitment that words alone can’t match.

As he wrapped up at the waterfront, with the sea in the background and kids waving Kenyan flags, it felt like more than just an arrival. It was a reminder that one person can spark something bigger.

The Sisi Kwa Sisi Help and Rescue Centre isn’t built yet, but the walk has put it on the map. Funds are still coming in, and Eric says the real work starts now.

For anyone who watched the journey unfold, today’s finish brings a sense of closure – and a new beginning. Eric Omondi didn’t just walk to Mombasa. He walked for an idea: that we can look out for each other. If you’re in a position to chip in, the link is out there. Every little bit helps turn this dream into bricks and mortar.

The sun was setting as he posed for final photos, sweat still on his brow. “Thank you, Kenya,” he said. And Kenya, in its own way, is saying thank you right back.