07/09/2026
Eric Omondi Arrested in Nairobi CBD During County Reduction Signature Drive.
Eric Omondi was arrested on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Nairobi’s Central Business District while collecting signatures for his “Punguza Mzigo” campaign.
Omondi was apprehended by plain clothes police officers near the National Archives, where he was mobilising support for proposed constitutional changes. Video footage showed officers handcuffing him and placing him in a police vehicle.
The campaign seeks to reduce Kenya’s 47 counties to eight regional units, while also proposing the abolition of the Senate and Women Representatives’ positions, removal of nominated representatives and a reduction in the number of MCAs. Omondi is reportedly targeting one million signatures to support the proposed constitutional changes.
Reports differ on the reason for his arrest. Some reports said police had not immediately disclosed the reason, while other reported claims that he was detained over an allegedly unauthorised public gathering.
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