A political debate has taken an unexpected turn into charitable accountability. Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor, known as Jalang’o, has publicly challenged activist Eric Omondi over his "Sisi Kwa Sisi" rescue centre.
The lawmaker is demanding a progress report on the project. Jalang'o revealed that he was among those who financially backed the initiative. This exchange occurred online during a heated discussion about Omondi's new referendum campaign to reduce the number of Kenyan counties.
"By the way, Sisi kwa Sisi Rescue Centre ilifika wapi? We need an update because I contributed to that initiative,” Phelix Odiwuor (Jalang'o) asked Eric Omondi.
The Journey to Mombasa
The Sisi Kwa Sisi initiative began with high-profile campaigns earlier this year. On 10 February 2026, Omondi launched a fundraising charity walk to build the help and rescue centre. The activist undertook a gruelling 486-kilometre trek on foot.
Heavy machinery, lorries, and a yellow tipper truck arrived at the dusty plot to deposit piles of building materials.
A Massive Social Project
The Sisi Kwa Sisi project was introduced as an ambitious, multi-purpose complex. It was designed to address multiple critical social needs in the community.
According to Omondi's original plans, the site would house several key public facilities:
- A dedicated rescue and transit centre.
- A warehouse to manage emergency supplies.
- A free secondary school for bright children.
- Two dedicated ambulances to bolster local emergency response.
Funding relied on public goodwill. Omondi championed a collective "Us for Us" philosophy. He urged Kenyans to subscribe to monthly contributions.
"What was once a dream is now becoming a reality,” Eric Omondi posted on the progress back in February.
"The rescue house is just a temporary holding area before they decide what help they need.”
Omondi noted that small amounts would keep the project sustainable. He explained that donations as small as one shilling or 50 shillings make a difference when scaled.
Calls for Accountability
However, months after the ground-breaking ceremony, questions are being raised about the project's current status. Jalang’o used the online platform to remind Omondi of his responsibility to his donors.
The MP argued that public support requires public transparency. Jalang'o asked Omondi to show Kenyans how their contributions have been spent.
Omondi's team had previously noted that they needed to acquire more land to fully realise the scope of the complex.
