Eric Omondi’s heartfelt tribute to Bob Collymore

 Left, Bob Collymore and Comedian Eric Omondi (Photo: Instagram)

Following the demise of the Safaricom CEO, Robert Collymore, many Kenyans have shared their tribute and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

However, for Eric Omondi, he will forever remain grateful for the many times Bob came through for him.

In a long Instagram post, the Kenyan Comedian shared one of his experiences working with the late Safaricom CEO after all his sponsors turned their backs on him.

READ ALSO: Bob Collymore cremated at Kariokor amid tight security

 Eric with the late Bob Collymore (Photo: Instagram)

Eric’s fallout with potential sponsors came after he was publicly shamed for swimming naked with young Turkana boys which he later apologized for.

“The video was shot as part of my promotion video for a show I have in Turkana over the Easter holidays titled, ‘How To Be A Turkana.’ It will be released next week. The intention was to show the lifestyle of the Turkana people. You see, this place becomes extremely hot in the a­fternoon and to cool off, the residents opt to swim.  I was capturing their lifestyle. It was not meant to offend anyone, but if the leaked raw video was distasteful, I am very sorry,” Eric said at the time.

 Eric's post (Photo: Instagram)

A screenshot shared by Eric Omondi shows Bob commending him for apologizing and showing his admiration for him.

According to Eric, Bob Collymore invited him to his office where he offered to sponsor his cancelled show.

"Eric I have a meeting, I will Sponsor the Stadium tour forward me the proposal NOW!” Collymore said.

Collymore’s death

 The late Safaricom CEO (Photo: Courtesy)

READ ALSO: Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore passes away at Nairobi home

The Safaricom CEO passed on at his Nairobi home on the morning of 1st July 2019 after battling with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

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