- Barasa worked as a ditch digger in Kitale before seeking Eric Omondi's help two months ago
- The comedian, well known for his charitable acts, raised funds to help the young man
- A kind Kenyan reached out to Eric and offered Barasa an office job, and he showed up in style
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Comedian Eric Omondi has warmed hearts online after showing the amazing transformation of a ditch digger who sought his help.
How did Eric Omondi help ditch digger?
Barasa asked the philanthropist to help him get a better job, and he obliged. The entertainer reached out to his vast network, and the man got a better opportunity.
Footage posted by Eric on Wednesday, January 3, depicted the man wearing soiled clothes while digging a ditch upcountry.
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The second part of the video depicted Barasa almost unrecognisable after undergoing a fantastic transformation.
Barasa ditched the soiled clothes for a dapper dark suit, and the confidence in his gait was noticeable.
Eric led him to a desk at his new workplace, where he was seen working on a computer.
“From the ditch to the office. The power of people coming together to help each other! Our Brother Barasa from Kitale sought our help two months ago.
Someone called and offered him a job,” he wrote in part.
Eric said social media users raised funds for Barasa, and he used the money to start life in Nairobi.
“This year, we go bigger,” declared Eric.
Impressed Kenyans reacted by saying:
babydanzy:
"Our next president. Be blessed abundantly."
vision_roller_skating:
"Wow, Eric. This is so amazing. Be blessed."
marylynn676:
"May God bless you, Eric."
wicky_monar:
"The God of Eric should reach me, too."
_c.h.e.r.i.e.y_:
“Smiling so hard right now, God bless Eric.”
How did Dylan die?
In other news, Baby Dylan had a cancerous growth in his eye, and Eric raised funds for him.
Despite flying Dylan to India for treatment, the boy passed away, leaving the charitable comedian in pain.
Earlier reports indicated that Dylan was responding well to treatment after surgery.
"We have lost Dylan. We gave it our best. This one hit differently. I was hopeful, but God has his plans. We keep the family in prayer. Rest with the angels, champ," mourned Eric.
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