Comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi has reunited with his former logistics manager, Isindu, who is struggling with mental health challenges.
Omondi took to Instagram on Monday, March 18, 2025, to share a video of his former colleague, shedding light on the plight of men’s mental health.
According to Omondi, Isindu worked as part of his team from 2011 to 2017. Over the years, life has taken a toll on him, leading to depression, marital problems, and the loss of his mother, who was his only remaining family. The comedian emphasized the urgent need to address men’s mental health struggles, stating that men often suffer in silence despite being expected to lead families and society.
“Isindu worked in my team as a logistics manager from 2011 to 2017…Men’s Mental health and Depression is a universal Pandemic. Men suffer a lot in silence. But if Men are the head of Families and if Men are to lead society then we must start having this conversation otherwise we live in a broken Society. Isindu is not okay. Life has not been kind to him. From marital problems to shattered dreams(By the way, the song playing in the background is “Ubabi” by Isindu) and losing his Mother, the only family he was left with,” he shared.
Omondi revealed that he spent the entire previous day and night with Isindu to support him. However, the journey to recovery is proving to be challenging. He had planned to take Isindu to a rehabilitation centre, but the two could not reach an agreement. Omondi expressed concern over his friend’s condition, stating that he witnessed him experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms multiple times in just one night after being denied access to substances.
He highlighted the importance of fighting for him, highlighting that his son, wife, and loved ones need him to overcome his struggles. Omondi pledged to continue supporting him and see him through the difficult journey.
“I spent the whole of Yesterday and Night with him and the sad part is that he has not yet fully accepted that he needs help but at least we have begun the Journey, the Conversation. I was to take him to rehab today but we couldn’t agree😢😢😢. In just one night I watched him lose his mind thrice just because we denied him access to his substances. Isindu will be Okay. We will fight for him, we will fight with him. He will win because there is no other Option. His Son needs him. His wife needs him. We need him,” Omondi added..
