🛑 14 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Rwanda 💔 💙

Celebrating 2 years since I moved from The Netherlands 🇳🇱 to Rwanda 🇷🇼 . So much has happened and yet so much more is yet to happen.
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0:00 Looking Back
2:03 How I am surviving March 2021
3:36 Rain Kills People
5:13 Kigali Is Lonely and Popular
8:13 Being Rich And Living Cheap In Rwanda
11:02 The Future of Rwanda
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Hi, my name is Theo Mutesa. I was born in Rwanda, but like many Rwandans, my family fled the country in 1994 and we eventually ended up in the Netherlands. That is where I grew up and lived for the past 20 years until 2019. That’s when I moved back to my motherland to follow my dream of opening my own gym and help contribute to the development of Rwanda.
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[@Albertonification]

I like the genuineness of your character and so interested in Rwanda..Greetings from Russia .Just keep it up .

[@theoisback]

Thanks for watching from Russia

[@mihayomiyagijunior7773]

You are not alone Theo. Moved to Rwanda from the UK and can't complain! I will be 2 years in Rwanda also this May.

[@theoisback]

aah nice to hear.

[@kyomugishadelphine1801]

Welcome turagukunda

[@johnsonedgar333]

In comparison to other You Tuber's evaluation of Rwanda. Your assessment/opinion is fair and balanced. People can respect that.

[@theoisback]

thanks

[@Lilas_lilas]

I love your reelness(Realness) Theo! not hiding stuff like many people from Rwanda in my experience would! and for that, you got my like!

[@theoisback]

aah thnks!!!

[@groffpaula]

Thanks for your eye-opening video! I'm trying to get as much information as possible before arriving next month and your video was really helpful. Thanks!

[@theoisback]

great, glad you find them helpful

[@pierrewesly46]

I am a African Caribean love your videos, i am planing to visit Rwanda next year. You give very good informations, good job. Thank you.

[@azizali8492]

Awesome video brother Theo! First Kinyarwanda word I have learned was from your videos, keep doing more videos and on learning Kinyarwanda language videos as well, we support you and urakoze cyane for that. With you, a brother from Sudan living in aboard❤️🙏🏽

[@theoisback]

aan thank you brother

[@josephjames6339]

Great content! Thanks for doing this!

[@theoisback]

My pleasure!

[@moroccanevil]

Much respect from Morocco, I hope the best for Rwanda and I wish all immigrants in developped countries from Rwanda will be back to build their own country.

[@theoisback]

I hope so too 💪🏾🇷🇼

[@ukwezi]

Bravo Theo!! As a returnee, I appreciate this...

[@theoisback]

Many thanks!

[@HenriqueNevesdaCosta]

I am from Brazil and have no relations to Rwanda, but I would LOVE to go there and I LOVE Paul Kagame. One day I will be there working out in your gym :).

[@theoisback]

yeah, looking forward to that day

[@r1e924]

You are welcome brother

[@hesire6893]

Great observation about people not totally keeping it real with Rwanda. Base on all that is going on and after visiting Dar Ex Salamm and Zanzibar, my wife would rather move to Tanzania. The tax thing is huge, but we want to help either way by supporting the government and local businesses.

[@r1e924]

@@adamkofi5683 Yes, dangerous for those who are corrupt, have genocide ideologies, those who wish bad for Rwanda,... If you're one of them, you'll for sure be in trouble with him.

[@r1e924]

@@adamkofi5683 Well, we see where you're coming from. Good luck.

[@secretfreedommatrix]

Thanks for this info bro . ✊🏾💯✊🏾

[@theoisback]

No problem 👍🏾

[@SesiBusi2024]

Great video,informative

[@mapule2780]

Thanks Theo. This was so insightful.

[@theoisback]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sirunodollaz]

You have inspired me. I am finishing hair school in Texas....I hope to travel to East Africa and just see the new Africa being built.

[@theoisback]

yeah, go for it

[@frankmutunzi2666]

Great review Your content is on next level

[@theoisback]

I appreciate that!

[@Walk_Africa]

My best wish regards to u bro.Thanks for the openness

[@theoisback]

Always welcome

[@hemz-lifeasitis7027]

Very useful info Theo... See u soon. 👊🏾

[@theoisback]

Any time!

[@MizzC888]

Great info. Thank you. It helps as I plan my move to Kigali from Amerikka

[@sifasanigowon]

Hey Theoooooo!!!! It's been a minute since I watched your video. Great to see you! I'm still planning to come to Kigali as soon as I can. Keep your chin up and stay blessed!

[@twayigizearistide7215]

You are welcome sifa! I promise you will be happy!

[@theoisback]

Welcome back! thanks

[@TheCrazykicks07]

Great content! Fellow Rwandan saying hello from Canada

[@theoisback]

Helloo, muraho 👍🏾

[@DivineMercy_7]

🌵Happy Easter!!!❤️🐣🐤🐥🌵 Thank you for sharing!🙋🏾‍♀️

[@theoisback]

You are so welcome!

[@israahmourad5355]

I love Rwanda so much , good work Theo, God bless you

[@theoisback]

thank you

[@kedibonematlala4812]

I’m currently visiting Kigali, the people are mostly friendly, the country is beautiful but I’m finding it a bit challenging to socialize as people seem to keep to themselves

[@travoltamaphosa7390]

I do relate alot

[@theoisback]

yeah, they are a bit "shy" at first. Just keep trying

[@deerugzofficial]

Next time you should try and approach them.. Trust me you'll have fun with us

[@stevensteven4863]

It is among our culture try to get close ..

[@rugemakevin8345]

true most are highly reserved,of there's a way to share am email and we can get through you and help you find yourself,the younger generation are definately more open peace and love 🙂

[@augustG.I.F]

🤩💜Love the video! I'm impressed by your growth (subscriber's) and the way you deliver information. 🥳Congratulations!!!! By the way I've been a subscriber since the beginning of the lockdown. I plan on visiting soon hopefully. Keep up the good work be well stay safe!!!

[@theoisback]

Thank you! You too!

[@coscorrodrift]

Very cool video, fresh perspective from a place i haven't seen from someone who's seen Europe and Rwanda. I'll check the videos/podcasts you mention in this video, they seem like they are interesting pieces of information

[@theoisback]

yeah, they are. welcome

[@princeheavenly6219]

I just subscribed. Keep up the good job.

[@MA-yb6op]

Great video..again..good work Theo..

[@theoisback]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@estherqueen6214]

Courage. You are going to make it. With the right attitude. Stay positive. Your talent will bless you and Rwandan.

[@theoisback]

thank you for the encouragement

[@frmarchaloldschoollounge7764]

Thank you for the great contents. Keep it up. One

[@theoisback]

Glad you like them!

[@adrianajones8004]

Thanks for your honest input about Rwanda.

[@theoisback]

you are most welcome

[@edgarsudi3023]

Totally true.. !! I love the content bro.. keep going

[@theoisback]

Thanks! Will do!

[@marietremblayartiste]

Thank you for this video. It made me feel closer to my native country.

[@theoisback]

My pleasure!

[@voyageman9668]

You always reach the 500 and beyond :-) van een Belg !

[@EricKitaCrypto]

Fantastic Video Theo👌

[@theoisback]

Thank you man. Glad you enjoyed it

[@JEDIAL9]

I want to be surrounded by trees and vegetation and land to crop my own food. I plan on being 100% independent from money. We have to teach our people agriculture so we can thrive during situations such as covid. If one can produce his own food, know how to filter water, and build structural stable housing then they are rich in knowledge that should be taught and passed down to the youth. We have to start a circuit of practical survival trades over the western mindset. I do not want Rwanda or African nations to be anything like the west in modernization. We must learn to create our own success with nature. Personally, I like the Tanzania model of not closing down their businesses. Unfortunately, now that Dr. Magufuli has gone to the great beyond, I hope the essence and groundwork that he laid out for his people to maintain freedom and independence thrive forward.

[@birikunzira7183]

This is s great report about Rwanda.. thanks

[@Lavi345]

I love the channel so much I was raised in America but I was born in Rwanda and raised with Rwandan culture and this channel allows me to see home

[@theoisback]

yeahh, you are welcome

[@franciscasimon1901]

Thanks for updating us it’s really interesting love the country can you please show us more about the airport….

[@adepanko1289]

You will not believe how your sticking it out, staying with it and continuing to work through these things matters to many of us. Your perseverance and eventual success strengthens many of us. Keep it up.

[@theoisback]

Thank you, I will

[@Bijouxbeauty.]

Great work theo

[@theoisback]

Thanks for the photo :)

[@Sunshine-ms4ih]

Good job brother, I am a fellow Rwandan. I'll definitely check your gym out when I come back to Kigali.

[@theoisback]

yeah, you are welcome!

[@manadesta6277]

Great video, I really appreciate this information. Sometime in the future could you provide information on the Ethiopian community in Rwanda?

[@theoisback]

sure, when I get to know them better I will

[@KIZAPictures]

Nice intro man. number 13 is my favorite !

[@theoisback]

Thanks

[@Jesuslovechild1]

Hey Theo, I'm watching this a little late. Thanks very much tho. God bless!

[@theoisback]

No worries!, thanks

[@BROSONTHEGO]

Great video..

[@theoisback]

Thanks!

[@greatness79ajj]

Great video! Thank you I live in Ghana and I often wondered how different it is in other African countries. I see some things are the same. Blessed.

[@theoisback]

Interesting. Good to know

[@lizettemuna3234]

Press on brother. 👍🏽

[@theoisback]

thank you

[@boukmananddessalines5522]

Insightful information about Rwanda, thank you. I hope the global sanitary conditions will soon change, and your gym will reopen. Much success to you.

[@theoisback]

hope so too.

[@RabiaMukasoro28]

Thanks for the info Theo. But Kigali was FIRE before COVID lol Btw the part in the ppoooooool 👀🥰🥰

[@theoisback]

hahah reallyy

[@funfamily9209]

When did happen i never had that

[@cryptorio1570]

Good info. My brother. Your African American brother here👍🏿

[@theoisback]

Thanks for watching brother

[@clarissenyilimanzi3330]

Woww good things, Theo

[@theoisback]

Thank you Clarisse!

[@Ariellakab]

Nice video Theo !!

[@theoisback]

thank youuu

[@theafricanliberationagency4652]

No.14 is a harsh reality Many still argue that there’s a big difference between clean-well organized city infrastructure and the actual living standards in terms of income per-capita.....but all in all, may we realize that fantasy of the most developed African country

[@marcusmartin4504]

Excellent, thank you very much

[@theoisback]

you are welcome!

[@geraldnjoroge8922]

Great insight

[@theoisback]

thnx!

[@aubintasse9031]

Wow. Thank you.

[@theoisback]

You're welcome!

[@flautusflautus3169]

Thank you, sir!

[@theoisback]

Very welcome!

[@ebonieriley8309]

Can you do a video on the process of getting your equipment. Very Valuable info.

[@theoisback]

I will think about it

[@lemongrab___]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm considering moving to Rwanda at the end of the year (I'm part of its diaspora), and this is helping me plan things with open eyes. (I'm also planning to visit first.)

[@godswaykakudonrabbi225]

I watched this ur video because of the president of Rwanda 🇷🇼 Paul Kagame... I love him soo much... Love from Ghana 🇬🇭....

[@ujunmaegbuawa8256]

Thanks for your videos. Can you make a video on the universities in Rwanda?

[@theoisback]

hmmn, thats a good idea, i will think about it

[@nasilamak2201]

Brother, I'm going to Rwanda next year. I'm looking forward to that fresh air.

[@nanafrima5522]

Thank you for this video I really appreciate your honesty which completely contradicts the narrative that’s being put out there. The truth has not put me off coming instead it’s made me better prepared. A lot of the videos coming out regarding Rwanda makes it out to be Africa’s Dubai which clearly it may become but just not yet. another thing you mentioned which I was so happy you touched on was the after effects of the genocide on the youth for something so horrific to be pushed under the table and to says it’s be dealt with just like that, which a lot of KZbinrs have commented on is extraordinary. I still believe Rwanda is a beautiful country but your video has made the country more real instead of surreal you have a new subscriber and I look forward to following more videos. This is a job well done now I have a better understanding of the country still a lot to learn but along with that comes empathy and realistic expectations.

[@theoisback]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Indeed, my content is meant to share information for people to be well informed and make their own plans.

[@nanafrima5522]

@@tyronewatanabe6724 your loss it’s a beautiful country

[@nanafrima5522]

@@tyronewatanabe6724 playing who or what. I meant everything I said. Rwanda is a beautiful country but from where it has come to where it is today is amazing. I have been drawn to Rwanda for sometime but something did not feel authentic about the narrative considering it’s history this man has made Rwanda more interesting by being authentic. The information he has given makes Rwanda more African and not because it has problems but it fits better into the narrative. Rwanda is rising like the rest of Africa it has problems but they will eventually be fixed.

[@sylvainmax1896]

Greetings from Senegal 🇸🇳

[@theoisback]

helloo

[@franciscasimon1901]

Wow this is so interesting nobody said this truth what trouble me now it’s the weather .now tell us more about the season which it’s the better time to visit there to avoid this rain

[@emploiev]

Ok dit heeft geholpen. Dankjewel

[@theoisback]

graag gedaan

[@chancepeace2064]

Well, you finished with a bang! That #14

[@theoisback]

yegooo

[@hrytwesk78]

Alles goed Theo ...

[@theoisback]

jah zeker. met jou?

[@mussakls7041]

Great video. Heavy rain like those aren’t often though, But It is bad in rural due to poor housing and weak infrastructure

[@theoisback]

Yeah Very true

[@mariaseidi4023]

@@theoisback im from Guine Bissau,live in Germany before in Amsterdam are you from Ruanda?

[@62faisa]

Hi theo i am an African living in Sweden but not from Rwanda but love your videos thanks really for showing us the real side of Rwanda i hope to visit there one day cause i love Rwanda

[@theoisback]

aah you are welcome. see you in Rwanda someday

[@nelsonnwamara1009]

I love your passion Theo. You inspire me a lot. I would like to meet you when I come to Rwanda. Secondly, I have passion for education. How easy is it to start a school in Rwanda?

[@theoisback]

Thank you. Well, starting a school and teaching are two different things. But it's very well possible here.

[@moorfortune901]

Good podcast.

[@theoisback]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@monisamontoya288]

I spent most of my life as the poorest of America- so poor I could not even afford to leave. Now that I see your chart on Rwanda I wish I knew years ago that I would have been able to live a decent life on the income I have. I hope to visit the country one day I have read so much about it and I have admiration for President Kagame and what I feel is his earnest efforts to help his country.

[@theafricanliberationagency4652]

Admire him but don’t show political interest or openly criticize/challenge his ways.... Am waiting for a bold Blogger to do a video about what happens when you try to act/speak like a Democrat🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️

[@azzamtamimi1215]

The staring Bruv!!! The staring is the one thing I cannot get over with.

[@manchris2020]

Not an issue..as opposed to Europeans, Africans have no problem staring in general when they see something or someone unusual to them not only in Rwanda.

[@theoisback]

yeah, i'm still trying to get used to it 😅

[@deestol5789]

believe it or not, i suffered the same in Austria and Germany. I got out because of the staring and racism. They dont blink the whole time.

[@pascalineumulisa3733]

Great listing, keep it up👍🏽 Where is your gym located? Would love to check it out once they allow them to open.

[@theoisback]

It's in Mukabuga ka Nyarutarama

[@kyomugishadelphine1801]

@@theoisbackehhhhhh that’s rich place for rich kids but soon I’m rich kid

[@manrae]

Your content is amazing! I was wondering if you could make a video concentrated on banking in Rwanda as a foreigner and for Rwandan people. You are a MAJOR inspiration for me

[@theoisback]

thank you for the video idea, I will look into it.

[@hortenseclarke2589]

Great information! What are the areas in Rwanda that are affected by floods?

[@theoisback]

usually areas that are down near valleys

[@naturalmystique1237]

Pole for the gym dude. I used to follow. wondered whahappn

[@theoisback]

yeah. it's too bad

[@Brotherkhassimbizimungu]

When I come back I need to look for you to break down good practices of Kigali! A few things here are a bit misinterpreted!

[@theoisback]

yeah, no problem.

[@maudnxumalo9560]

Thanks very much eye opening comments.

[@theoisback]

thnx

[@Ebony956]

Thank you for your honest feedback. I am definitely looking to relocate to Rwanda from the United States. I was curious to know if you can go into more depth with respect to your opinion that Rwanda will not become a first world country anytime soon. Thank you, and I look forward to visiting your country very soon!

[@theoisback]

There still many steps ahead. For example, the majority population of Rwandans are not keeping up with the fast technological improvements that are ahead.

[@afroherbalist]

I am moving soon too and I didn’t know for the taxes or the staring and how bad the weather was 😨BUT I want to come anyway thank you so much

[@theoisback]

You got this! You will be fine

[@bong2020able]

Rwanda 🇷🇼 has one of the most beautiful whether in Africa. I am from Gabon and is very very hot 🔥 sunny whether. While in Rwanda is a genuine beautiful cool fresh whether like Mexico city kind of whether 24 degrees to 29 is really beautiful for me. In general East Africa have great wonderful weather compared to west Africa. Glorious weather sunshine ☀ year around.

[@eugenemurigande4616]

Weather wise it is not that bad. Actually Rwanda enjoys one of the best climate in the world.. Rarely above 28 degrees and below 18 degree.. Welcome to Rwanda

[@afroherbalist]

@@bong2020able I was talking about the rain but I enjoy the rain 🙂it’s better under 24degrees than 2 degrees 😅

[@letsfigurethislifeouttoget3121]

I’m quite sure you will have a different opinion when you get there... for all I can say is there is nothing to be worried about Rwanda’s weather specifically rain. It happens on rare occasions just like any other calamity.

[@Withlovenadjah]

i really love your dedication I want to be fit as well hopefully I can join your gym as well , anyway just became vegan recently do u please know where i can get plant-based milk and other products

[@theoisback]

aah welcome to the club. Plant based milks can be found in simba and other supermarkets easily

[@Withlovenadjah]

thank you will definitely go ther

[@hesire6893]

Great information Theo!

[@theoisback]

Glad you think so!

[@hesire6893]

@@theoisback I too hope to visit Rwanda again when there's no lockdown this time. Would love to visit your gym and get some personal training too. Your story is awesome! Great job going plant based. My family and I are about 75% plant based. Rwanda is a great place for vegans it seems. Lots of great fruits and vegetables

[@theoisback]

@@hesire6893 yes, its easy eating plant based here

[@shifanabukeera86]

Just like saying things i didnt know before moving to Europe, The cold wheather, Racism, gun violence, working really hard like 3 jobs to survive to mention but a few.

[@prnc359]

Exactly

[@theoisback]

yeah, you should make a video of that.

[@proph-od1bj]

Which european country are you living in ?

[@sayeyeanay6186]

Hey Theo, I’m your new subscriber, I’m an American and I live in Pennsylvania, can you please tell me what the popular of Kigali?

[@theoisback]

Hi, welcome. the popular of what?

[@SEdwards1000]

5:09 I didn't understand what you were discussing. Did you say 'staring' ? Thank you for the video.

[@theoisback]

Yes, "The staring in the streets... it never stops" Glad you liked it :)

[@SEdwards1000]

@@theoisback Oh Wow! Now see I am have been an expat in Asian for the last 6 years. I had hoped that if I visited Africa I could blend in and the staring would be non-existent. That is the hardest part of being a tourist or visitor in another country is being made to feel like an foreigner or that I don't fit in. ) . ;

[@theoisback]

@@SEdwards1000 Yes I feel you. However, there is no bad intent with the staring. It's just curiosity to strangers :)

[@Nj23n]

I live in Europe but I planned to move in Rwanda soon I don't know their language I don't know culture and I don't know why but I just love to live in Rwanda and im not Rwandan but i will make a good wife with a happy live out there insha Allah Thanks brother

[@owen4698]

Hey most of us speak English or French so it shouldn’t be a problem on the « language » part

[@a-b-s7989]

Its a great place u will not regret it, i was there last November from south Africa, and i love that country and its peoples,what a peaceful place.

[@kayrobins1599]

Come to Rwanda and explore your own.. am here to help @Adventures Africa

[@Nj23n]

@@kayrobins1599 thanks

[@Nj23n]

@@owen4698 thank you so much

[@leopoldminani1587]

You are right my guy the Rwanda we know on internet is 100%different from the real Rwanda .most of Rwandans are starving

[@chaincommander5980]

Mr. T, nicely done!!! I plan to visit Rwanda 2022 and! with plans to move to Kigali sometime in the near future. 1. Would you recommend any other city besides kigali? 2. Any worries for security issues for foreigners? Ty!! CC

[@theoisback]

1: I would recommend Musanze or Karongi. 2: No security issues here :)

[@liudimtry6365]

I am planning to move to Ruanda but when I hear ur talk I almost change my mind 🙈

[@theoisback]

hahah goodluck

[@SKOGBOX]

I really like your humble opinion about what means rich, and who is poor. I am a german, growing up in Norway, beeing poor my self here. But for others I would definitely be rich. My German family think that I am rich although I rarely can eat two or three meals in Norway since everything is so expensive. I did live together with a guy from Etiopia and one from Mauritania here in Norway, so what they told me is that in their countries once a person get rich, he have security and hanging Gold necklaces around them, distancing themselves from poor people. I think I am lucky growing up in a humble enviroment where also rich people don't show their riches and stay pretty normal. I don't think northern European lifestyle is the best, it definitely have negative sites too, but this humbleness is very important I think. Nobody benefits if someone show how better and wealthier they are from others.

[@frmoak2atl]

Can you say how long it took to get your gym equipment shipped and what company you used? How port did it go to and how did you get it to Rwanda? I know that's a lot of questions, but some people need shipping information. Thanks.

[@theoisback]

It's a lot of information indeed. Book a consulting session, and I will gladly share everything in detail.

[@Dominicmutyaba]

Am Vegan too Theo. I like this...

[@theoisback]

Its The best!

[@sandrasgotvoice]

Excellent video, Theo! Question: Is there a water shortage there? As more people are moving there, are there certain restrictions on how much water each home receives per month? I always see water tanks in the home tour videos, and wondered about that.

[@theoisback]

There is enough water, but the supply gets cut off once in a while because of leakages or other issues. So with water tanks, people save water for days to guarantee their own water supply

[@sandrasgotvoice]

@@theoisback Makes sense! Thanks!

[@uwasewright403]

@@theoisback my question is do you wanna move bk to Netherland or u rather stay there and move forward

[@uwasewright403]

@@theoisback I wish you well and hoping for better days for you

[@theafricanliberationagency4652]

@@uwasewright403 noneho He already established a gym, so much money he’s invested....leaving might be too costly for him but I really wish him well🙏🏽

[@nnamdi721]

Nice

[@theoisback]

Thanks

[@estherbirr5370]

I think we should support the made in Rwanda products. When I moved, I could preferred made in Rwanda to promote the economy. This is better if you want a great Rwanda

[@claireobenson6327]

Just returned from a Rwandan pilgrimage to see The Our Lady of Kibeho shrine. Very clean country, everything seems to be efficient. I liked your succinct presentation, but I wish you had been more expansive on some of the topics, eg, the impact of the genocide on the young people today...

[@kayquan9072]

Can I get the link from where you bought the gym equipment? Am in 🇰🇪 thank you

[@theoisback]

there is no link to a store

[@kayquan9072]

@@theoisback where did you buy them and at what cost, how much was the shipment,?