Kenyan comedian and activist Eric Omondi says plans for the ‘Tuko Kadi’ concert hit a setback after organisers were blocked from accessing Uhuru Park on the morning of the event setup.

In a statement shared online, Omondi said the team had spent months preparing for the event and had secured the necessary approvals before the unexpected development.

“This morning, we were blocked from accessing Uhuru Park to set up for ‘TUKO KADI CONCERT’ after months of doing all the due diligence and getting approvals. God himself will intervene,” he said.

Unclear Next Steps as Organisers Remain Silent

By the time of publication, organisers had not provided any update or comment regarding whether the concert would proceed at the same venue or move to an alternative location, leaving attendees uncertain.

Online, supporters quickly began suggesting possible workarounds, reflecting the flexible nature of youth-led mobilisation.

“This concert can even happen in the middle of CBD without their permission… wewe sema tu kaende,” one user wrote.

“Call for a street concert, we’ll turn up,” another added.

Public Reaction

The announcement triggered a wave of reactions online, with a mix of support, emotion, and criticism.

Some users backed the organisers and called for action:

“Hii concert tunaweza fanya kwa streets hadi they can never silence us,” one comment read.

“WANTAM… siku moja tutokee na Bluetooth speakers tupige sherehe yetu hapo nje,” another added.

Others expressed frustration and emotion:

“The pain in his voice… God, please come and restore this nation,” a user wrote.

Event Details and Civic Message

The ‘Tuko Kadi’ concert is part of the wider ‘Niko Kadi’ campaign, a youth-driven civic initiative encouraging voter registration among young Kenyans.

The event had been set for 3rd May at Uhuru Park, with gates opening at 8:00 am and performances expected to run until 6:00 pm.A key feature of the concert is its unique entry requirement. Instead of buying tickets, attendees must present a voter registration card.