Eric Omondi's Tuko Kadi concert blocked at Uhuru Park

Kenyan comedian and activist Eric Omondi has claimed that authorities have blocked his massive youth-led concert at the eleventh hour.

In a video shared with his millions of followers on Saturday morning, Omondi revealed he was barred from Nairobi’s Uhuru Park.

The "Tuko Kadi" event was scheduled to take place on Sunday, 3rd May. The gates were set to open at 8:00 am for a day of music and civic engagement. However, the activist says his team was stopped from accessing the grounds to set up sound and stage equipment.

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Omondi expressed his disappointment in an Instagram video, stating that the disruption came despite months of preparation. He claimed that while at the venue, he was told there were "orders from above" to stop the event.

The activist noted that he had followed all legal procedures to secure the historic park.

"We started this process two and a half months ago," Omondi said in the video. "I went to the city county offices. I was given instructions."

"Politics is defined as a few organised people controlling millions who are disorganised." — Eric Omondi.

A Two-Month Paper Trail

The blockage comes after what Omondi describes as a rigorous approval process. He stated he wrote letters to the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and the Governor of Nairobi. He also claimed to have met with regional police commanders to plan for security.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was also reportedly on board. Omondi mentioned a meeting with an IEBC Commissioner stating the commission had agreed to partner and sponsor the initiative.

The ‘Entry ni Kadi’ Movement

The concert was designed as a major civic education drive for young Kenyans. The unique "Entry ni Kadi" policy meant that attendees did not need a traditional ticket. Instead, they were required to present a voter registration card to gain entry.

The goal was to turn entertainment into a powerful statement of political readiness. A heavyweight lineup of artists had agreed to perform for free as part of a corporate social responsibility effort. Confirmed stars included:

Bien and Savara (Sauti Sol)
Octopizzo and Juliani
Jua Cali, Wyre, and Nameless
Ssaru and Okello Max

Financial Impact and Future Uncertainty

The lockout has resulted in significant financial concerns. Omondi stated he has lost personal savings invested in equipment and logistics. He compared the situation to a previous event with musician Willy Paul, where the pair reportedly lost over 8 million shillings due to similar eleventh-hour sabotages.

Despite the setback, Omondi remains focused on the "Gen Z" message of the campaign. He defined the movement not by age, but as a "new way of thinking" and a "new beginning" for Kenya.

As of Saturday afternoon, the status of the May 3rd concert remains in limbo. Omondi told his followers that while he is heartbroken, he believes "this battle now belongs to God."