In This Town, They Burn People For Being Witches (#70)

If you ask a Kenyan what they first think of when they think of Kisii, chances are they'll say witchcraft. I'd normally dismiss these as tribal stereotypes...but then I started to read about the murders of elderly women in the region, and something didn't seem right. It was time to go investigate, and I was hoping that all I would find was a village of friendly people and nothing more.
#sabbatical #kenya #africa

[@benjaminsmith2287]

So Tommy goes to a town, visits an upstairs restaurant where he's told by one of the patrons that he is an African, and the waitress at the restaurant gives him a tour at a quarry. African hospitality is special.

[@jusplay7309]

I know, Sounds like an acid trip

[@kofid21.91]

Haha very true

[@NoNORADon911]

''They don't use machines''....I'm sure that's by choice...

[@stefalopero1306]

If there is an exchange of money, its called making business and hustling

[@viv4419]

It’s the best.

[@toma_coffin8013]

can you imagine in the US, someone serving you lunch, then ripping off the apron and give an entire tour of the area? Wow, she was charming

[@clintonomiso3155]

promote her buddy!!

[@allansk1035]

Fuck hell no , she can only do that to whites but not to her fellow Africans damn I kinda hate my African culture we don’t trust each other....

[@hikidunm1582]

@@allansk1035 Disagree, they do the same for Africans too - it's about them believing you've got $$$$. Poor White, Black etc will stop getting help fast. All about the Mula.

[@aguiheke7284]

This happens in the US as well..if you have enough money

[@brat1324]

@@aguiheke7284 Yea...like ALLOT allot of money 😆

[@Max-kw3zo]

Need to give context to "witches" stories in Kisii. Kisii is the most populated area in Kenya p/sqm, and as a result land is very scarce. As a result, many Kisii emigrate and build homes away from their villages, unlike most Kenyans who have both a city and rural home. The US Marines is full of Kisii villagers, who settle mostly in Dallas and Atlanta, which is mostly because of scarcity of land, and not easy to live in areas where other communities live. Land disputes are very common due to population pressure, and people will use any means to get land, including accusing old women of witchcraft so that they can disinherit rival families of land.

[@lando4901]

Accusing old women of witchcraft was also based on property disputes in medieval europe too.

[@hadast3806]

@@lando4901I was thinking SAME exact thing. Even in Colonial America the Salem Witch Trials disproportionately targeted single women (unmarried or widows) who were landowners!

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

I just love the platonic friendships that seem to happen naturally. It's so refreshing to see the genuine interaction and that's why I like this channel.

[@SuburbanColours]

Sue was lovely ! The people of Kenya seem so friendly. I would love to visit. Also, you are super close to 100K Tommy! Congrats 👏

[@tombimashri8149]

X God although I still think him nd Ponte deserve healthy subs

[@Daky1001]

This comment is only 3 weeks old and he's already at 113K lol

[@69defrey]

welcome i will give you a special tour for free

[@apolosikatia9152]

Thank you Tommy 😊 Sister Sue took you to her local sda church,the river where she got baptized, and you both talked about the Bible and loved that. Looking forward for more videos. 😀

[@ShaunOfAllTrades]

I could sit and have a long conversation with the guy wearing the full brim hat under the shade. He seems very personable. 😊

[@chronicdose]

What an awesome village, everyone was so incredibly friendly. I hope they don't think they would be treated differently everywhere in western countries. Just like each town in Africa is different, each town is different elsewhere. There are bad and good people, videos like these make me confident we all have more in common than we are different.

[@gallegalleson4427]

Most whites are racist don't be fooled black person will not get same treatment . I don't like sabbatical headlines is misleading and demining African culture

[@BKUnderstanding]

Africans that immigrate to other countries are one of the most smartest and nicest people you'll ever meet. 60 percent of Nigerians have college degrees in America. Skin color doesn't define a person, culture does.

[@middleage_maniac1692]

@@gallegalleson4427 that stupid shit you said is racist.

[@SoLalbUs]

@@gallegalleson4427 You don't know "most whites" to make that statement. People are the same everywhere with some being nice and friendly while others are more hostile and display more aggression. There are plenty of coloured people who are very racist. What you commented here is a very racist comment, and is in fact untrue.

[@enamulhaque1159]

@@gallegalleson4427 you are racist!

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

Sue is awesome! Love her energy and friendly demeanor. Felt like I was there taking the tour with you guys.

[@nbc902]

Good video. Very educational. Nice people. Thank you, Thomas.

[@BecominganadultisaConspiracy60]

Tommy u should visit the carvers and shop of the Kisii Soapstone . Their Soapstone is shipped all over the world ! I enjoyed your video as always and I’m already looking forward to seeing the next one !

[@joycesichone4121]

I like how Suez explaining everything clearly, she may transform her career causes she very fit in tour guider, your video is great you keep my day,have a good journey, wishing from🇹🇿🇹🇿

[@mmaphilosophy]

Tommy gets in to these place very illusive. You bring us unseen parts in a different light my man. Thank you

[@mishimwalungo9974]

This girl is so friendly, whether genuine or with expectations I hope you made her life better in the end..😎

[@markyeeee]

I agree...they looked good as a couple

[@Assarkask]

Its friendlinness with some expectations in the end. They see he is a white so they assume hes rich and will give some $

[@johnmahugu]

kisiis are genuinely nice like that, actually all upcountry / village areas thats the mood, everyone is nice, but if you come to the cities, here we have to be tougher than nails and cunning.

[@qrdnk]

Your videos are so real, it is a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing your exciting moments with us!

[@Anonymous-kw4jf]

100k soon! Let’s make it happen!!! Edit: 99k now!

[@dtmgfx5184]

I like sue, she did everything to show you around and give you content, Im pretty sure she had never even gone to that quarry judging by how she decided to sneak in a photoshoot while at it.

[@digitallocations1423]

She's a nice lady. 😊

[@juliusngige1782]

We Kenyans love taking photos. We do it everywhere

[@SuperToocool4skool]

My kisii uncle used to "sacrifice" bulls down by the lake. Everytime a bull was sacrificed, a curse was removed from our family. I think that's all I'm allowed to say. 😔

[@fashionover7456]

You need to elaborate now that you've gotten our attention

[@jagmannenarbrand8373]

I’m not judging but was your uncle a witch? One of my great grandmothers was a witch. She was the last rich person on my mother’s side.

[@75echo]

As a witch myself, I am sorry to inform you that your uncle has been wasting his bulls. 😂🙈

[@SabbaticalTommy]

That sounds expensive

[@SuperToocool4skool]

@@SabbaticalTommy he received a copper bracelet and a curse removal. He thought it was a fair exchange 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@dennismcodhis776]

As other kenyan youtubers view clean streets, road projects, you go the culture and people way and lasting. Intelligence.

[@u-know-this]

Thats what our kenyan bloggers should be doing. No one is interested in how close we can copy European structures they want to know who we are. If they want to last thats what they should show.

[@nishesh9743]

Your videos are really amazing. I'm hooked, man. You blend in very well with the locals. Awesome content.

[@chrisdovrik2894]

Tommy. My guy, my guy. Hope all is well. Upload more regular, I enjoy your adventures.

[@Felix-rc2rm]

Let him take the time he needs

[@lloydsnyangu1306]

Almost hitting a 100k , thanks Tommy

[@x4rol]

Informative, no African news channel can match Tommy’s capacity at illustrative journalism. If You agree smash the like button.

[@yoggi27k40]

SERIOUSLY. THIS GUY HAS POTENTIAL TO CHANGE PEOPLES VIEW ON AFRICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@steverobinson4609]

He's going to end up kidnapped and dead. Sad to say but it's true. But he's doing what he loves.

[@hk254lyt8]

@@steverobinson4609 Maybe in another country but not Kenya

[@jagmannenarbrand8373]

@@steverobinson4609 if he stays out of war zones very unlikely. Most that will happen is petty theft

[@mmaphilosophy]

Yes i agree with this

[@Dragonslayapwn]

I could watch your videos forever man! I'm learning so much about Africa and it's culture! Looking forward to seeing much more of your travels Tommy!

[@promithefs]

Same here from Albania 🤘🇦🇱

[@raesurtee4711]

Another great video, really enjoy seeing your adventures in Africa.

[@stuartmuhumuza4568]

I'm fascinated by your ability to learn new languages.

[@jnjuguna15]

You were so spot on with the Kenyan Showers Explanation!

[@75echo]

I tell you , a white dude came the other day and kept pestering the village populates with witch questions.😂

[@Ryan-ny6qi]

This is what I was thinking, I can imagine two people crossing in street and both being like "He asked me about the witches as well!!"

[@mwendapoleee]

Hehehe we had those stories too around Kitale at nite my granny would say they make lound footsteps running around naked even smokin weed and shitting on ppls door steps ,i heard of a tale this night dancer as they call them who used to shit on somebody's doorstep so he buys a packet of razorblades and fixes them exactly where the nightdancer squats at nite ,the nite dancer comes and squats just to feel the new blades slicing his butt he never came back again.lol

[@R2BMusicCH]

Very chilled out town. Btw the shower head has a heating element. The switch on the head is for regulating the power. Then the more water goes through the slower it will heat.

[@dabdaddyjosh]

Love the content. Really makes me wanna travel Africa

[@THETRAVELLINGDONKEYS]

WELL shit bud, you have doubled in subs since I started following you! Great Job! Keep up with these style of vlogs!

[@aleks9248]

I really enjoy your uploads Tommy. Much love from Norway!

[@ledama6830]

I am from Narok county and my favorite Kenyan President of all time was the late President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi. Most Kenyans loved him except parts of Central and nyanza. May he rest in peace.

[@jameskaimenyi6287]

Am with you 100%. Moi was the greatest president ever. Only people from Central province hated him.

[@omusaatsawatuukha2513]

Rubbish

[@lucywaithira3050]

Bs

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

It's time to give Tommy a Swahili name! His Swahili is seriously improving even his pronunciation sounds more East African.

[@bartender4877]

It is😁

[@ChroniclesofAlicha_Balaam]

Witch Hunter/Cannabal Seeker...lol...in Swahili! He kinda getting himself in trouble there. He is brave! I like how relaxed he seems even under what most people would consider dire situations. Keep on, Brother. Love your openness and willingness to emerge yourself in local culture and learn their languages. Pretty cool.

[@ragbag46]

All my boats had Swahili names, like the last one was Moto Inzi, Firefly was the boat type, the old yacht Ramisi English meaning Enjoy I think.

[@TheBkiboma]

I love watching your channel all the way from NC, USA and i was excited you were in my home area in Kisii. I wish was there to take you around. There is witchcraft in Kisii for sure so those people you talked to did not open up but not as bad you would think. Unfortunately there are some occasions where very old elderly women have been mistaken to be witches and been burned alive :( Very sad. People claim that the witches dig up freshly buried bodies and take some body parts to use in their witchcraft. How true that is, is up in the air.

[@kevint3322]

probably people from your family ndio mnafanya vitu kama hizo

[@allihussein6034]

Tommy dude wazz up.... Man you giving us what we signed for... Thank you

[@lokech9272]

Another great content bro! Keep it up. Am a Kenyan in Kenya and loves how you get to show me and the whole world the other coold side of different parts of the country. It is cheaper for us to have the Instant Showers on demand than having a tank of heated water. Cant wait for the next one.

[@benkigera]

The burning of witches was just land inheritance disputes... The children had to find an 'effective way' to cut short the lives of their parents or guardians who maybe hold on to the generational land for too long.

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

2:18 We know her... Sue: Oh you know me! They know me! I'm happy now we all know Sue 😁

[@jameskaimenyi6287]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I now know her too.

[@mzgrob9621]

Another great video from Tommy 🙌

[@danstanongubo]

Mr. Sbbatical, go to Manga Hills Kisii, find the small lake at Manga. Ask about it. Great scenery. A good place for some content. Enjoyed!

[@sammyboy852]

Emanga

[@legrandeonsongo7480]

That's my home bro

[@danstanongubo]

@@legrandeonsongo7480 I have relatives there Onsongos behind the Hills. Nakushuku unaeza kua my relative?? Just curious coz of the name Onsongo

[@bossyokotv6678]

Hoping you will catch millions view everytime you uploaded 🙏 You will deserve it tommy🙋

[@velebithost]

Thanks for footage m8! In that bad was plenty room for Sue is well ... cheers

[@rang3688]

I like the ‘irony’ displayed in going to school and speaking fluent English. It reminded me of Ngugi wa Thiogo and Fanon. Ngugi holds that ‘language is one of the Europeans pathologies and tools of dominance in the African context.’ Then Fanon presents an ‘egotistical assumption of the Africans with a mastery of European language. Such that an African who can speak English well is deemed learned or civilized.’ Learning and speaking any European language fluently is excellent, but that doesn’t qualify one’s education. The mzungu struggles to talk in the local language while the man was displaying his mastered language. Nevertheless, the content and hospitality are outstanding. Such hospitality can only be found in Africa, thanks to Ubuntu.

[@Jkemtranslators]

You just spoke to my heart bro wewe ni mkombozi wa fikra

[@lesudaalexis9913]

How else would you be considered learned in Kenya if you don't speak good English? It means you went to school and you learnt some new language in there, thus the product of going to school, but that doesn't guarantee intelligence, it's just one of the product acquired from school

[@rang3688]

@@lesudaalexis9913 about language, education, or intelligence, you are just mimicking my words. But you don’t see the irony. A language is a tool of communication, and it points to a culture. We see a mzungu willing to engage in a local language, but on contract individuals ready to parade their mastery of the Queen's language. That is the irony.

[@maureenalder8905]

Another great vid Tommy stay safe 👍

[@brianmaiyo6617]

The last guy wasn't expecting any handout from you Tommy. The ksh20 is given to him by the travelling company for bringing a passenger. Good content though.

[@dlasky]

Yeah, there was a misunderstanding. Those are small-scale affiliate marketers, they get paid per each passenger they bring.

[@markthompson8656]

@@dlasky Oh I understand now. makes since.

[@lifeandbeyond7279]

They get commission per passenger they bring, But it okay to say thanks if you feel someone deserves it.

[@marilynbarker8255]

Love your adventures Sabatical! You lead a very exciting life... something a woman really can’t do alone. I’m envious of your journeys but thank you for sharing with us!

[@fawziaabdurrahman2251]

Ave seen a Turkish lady also doing this kind of backpacker tourism going deep in the villages. Her name is 'Ben ve dunya' check out her channel on KZbin

[@nevillegregory2751]

100k coming your way bro💯

[@j-dub8369]

98.9 k. Almost to 100k Tommy!

[@TimeForWrestling]

Thank you for all you do

[@marc8485]

100k subs on the way💯 i remember when u only heard 8k

[@jorisvaganee8877]

Nzuri sana, Tommy. I enjoyed this video so much. Asante.

[@NotWatchingTV]

Sabbatical to 100k! let's go fam

[@mitchpieroway2028]

just subscribed to you sabbatical your skills are legendary keep up the great work!

[@annetwanyama5580]

am sorry you were not covered for the past two weeks I too fell victim to corrupt police who are not man enough to take me to court instead took me to a mental institution to be touched using psychicstrict drugs...I want justice

[@maxthegamer]

I think its cheaper to buy those showerhead heaters than making a heating system, thats why they have them.

[@gabistan2007]

But that headheaters are very dangerous. Its can electrocute u if inside somethings is defect. In kenya was many accidents with it

[@took_err_jerbs1568]

Love it. You have a very dry humor and I don’t think they understood if you were joking or not about the witches. For a moment, even I couldn’t tell lol

[@iannngeno]

Let's say 200k🔥🔥🇰🇪🇰🇪Kanairo

[@a1SolutionTTV]

Haha tommy you needed noise canceling headphones 🎧 :) And I always love your videos, tommy!

[@maxthegamer]

That kid shouting mozoongo right after that convo with the boda driver cracked me up lmao

[@FelipeRubio85]

Lol that was funny 😄

[@bernardwanjohi7201]

*mzungu

[@jameskaimenyi6287]

It is 'Mzungu' in Swahili

[@ElMatador386]

Tommy is on the Soda Sabbatical ! 😂 Great videos !

[@mwanginjaramba7021]

Great video as always 💯. Almost 100K subscribers. 🔥🔥🔥🔥Everybody knows you Tommy. #Masdin😅😅

[@nyamusivioline]

Am kisii, am totally blown away watching a vlog about my home place for the first time!! It's like watching yourself on a big screen somehow 😊

[@jeremybear573]

I was waiting for the lions 🦁 to jump out of the bushes at the quarry pond! The building technique those guys were using to build those houses was amazing. No machines, just good Ole elbow grease 💪!

[@SuperVostie]

Lions are found in the savanna in the eastern and the southern region of the country. This is Kisii in the western region and it is hilly and has many forests. lions do not habitat in such areas.

[@samutykuntathebantu8402]

Lions are found in game parks and game reserves not where people live..may be in your country you got wild animals in residential places

[@robizzo44]

@@samutykuntathebantu8402 just leave him he is one of the ignorant nincompoops who think we live with wildanimals

[@jeremybear573]

@@SuperVostie which cats are closes to this area?

[@charmsiasia1843]

@@jeremybear573 probably house cats

[@chemjort]

Great job Tommy. Telling the untold in here

[@ravidesai5750]

Almost at 100k brotha!

[@SuperVostie]

That Kisii man using tough vocabulary to the amazement of Tommy. When he said "fables" Tommy didn't understand what he was saying for a minute lol

[@nobaso620]

Different accent

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

Or, ogre stories :-)

[@Sagalands]

Friedrich Nietzsche I thought you died over 120 years ago...but here you are, lurking on KZbin!

[@nobaso620]

@@Sagalands what didn't kill only only made me stronger.

[@jagmannenarbrand8373]

@@cobwebtheorem7538 yeah, ogres were considered ugly fairies a long time ago so I see how it split

[@drocket6521]

Looks a nice chilled out part of Kenya.

[@crazychicSHENA]

I love 💕 this channel

[@judyjames3851]

I'm hooked to your videos

[@MnSnowboardingFTW]

you are doing such crazy things, i strive for a life like yours. thank you for sharing your experiences

[@TrendzMediaUg20]

20:14 it's quite sad to see how Uganda 🇺🇬 has become a laughing stalk around the whole East African region,

[@tombimashri8149]

Can u explain why pse

[@TrendzMediaUg20]

@@tombimashri8149 click in those highlighted figures and see, Ugandan president is the longest serving president in the whole region but is the least developed in the whole region

[@ringtangting]

What a lovely and peaceful day. Also the Mzungu! from the kind was way too funny.

[@collo2words]

Man Tommy Im from Kisii good to know you visited Kisii. Africa and hospitality are great friends !

[@wolfweighold823]

Danke für das hochladen und deine Mühe

[@BranRistic]

So refreshing not having a KZbinr saying ad nauseam: OMG, subscribe, what, please subscribe, smash that bell, subscribe, and did I mention subscribe, lol ... I thank you for not using any of that crap Tommy ...

[@a1SolutionTTV]

Can’t wait to see what happens next :)

[@filisiamalemba8675]

hi tommy im a kenyan and i love your chanel welcome back again come to taita its a nice place too

[@chopstix4L]

Everyone seems so nice! You videos are great

[@nyamisarocentretv1849]

Good video Tommy tunakungoja Nyambunde Itumbe Igare kenyerere,.....

[@jobfame2273]

Good video. The most notorious place for witchcraft in Kenya is Kitui. You will even see posters in big cities like Kisumu advertising witch doctors from Kitui. There is even a rock in Kitui whereby if a man goes round it 7 times he becomes a woman 😀😀. It's called NZAMBANI rock. Good luck in swahili is "Kila la kheri"

[@gabistan2007]

Most whiches are at coast kilifi kaloleni areal

[@jimmybogonko]

You made it to my hometown and enjoyed typical Kisii hospitality 👏👏👏

[@PKdamu]

Kisii's are nice but when you hear about the witches and night runners you quickly take a chill pill

[@legrandeonsongo7480]

Hey Tommy, I kept checking for this Part 2

[@masakivlogs]

Video nzuri🔥

[@joshuamusembi5627]

Sabbatical is now at 100K🥳🥳🥳

[@hafizmo3480]

Suzan has a crash to one of those quarry guys and using our boy to get them jealous or to make an impression. Hat's off Sue, you are a legend :)

[@VinylFresh]

dont know why but im convinced tommy is the 'vagrant holiday' guy :) great videos keep it up

[@generalknowledgef6]

It's good bro..U not alone going around..U guide is good..

[@raymondosceola2978]

Haha they wanted a “soda”afterwards

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

Very sad Kenyan habit. Starts from the very top in government, right down to the villages...

[@raymondosceola2978]

@@cobwebtheorem7538 lol na it’s just a joke man . I wasn’t being serious

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

@@raymondosceola2978 sure, but I live in Kenya and experience it all the time. Goes hand in hand with the endemic corruption. The feeble beg, those with any authority extort.

[@gabistan2007]

Always the bad manners in kenya....buy me a Soda or tea or coffee..🙄

[@gabistan2007]

They think on witches. Which stupidness and backward

[@strueskills]

love this stuff makes my day

[@shuronjerome]

Hi Tommy! What kind of camera are you using for your?? I need to buy the same one for my travels 🙂

[@apolosikatia9152]

Hello my s d a brother and sister, Watching from Auckland New Zealand 🇳🇿😍 great video. 👍

[@josetrujillo738]

Awesome videos!

[@jeroenpost2260]

Interesting video Tommy, but so funny to see, wearing a mask on an speeding boda in Africa 33min

[@cvs1301]

Sad to see the Chinese getting so much control. Colonialism never stops.

[@coyoluo]

Come and invest

[@TheTororist]

@@coyoluo thats what they're doing.

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

Methinks that quarry is Indian-Kenyan-owned, not Chinese. The guide meant Indian.

[@thetwingirls7464]

It's owned by a Kenyan Indian

[@GucciPabz]

Guess who is behind the current political issue in Afghanistan ?

[@griffinkimeu2089]

When people in Kenya stare at you its not like they hate they are just curious its just that there are no so many white guys in some parts of the country and most of them haven't been close to a white guy before so when they get that chance they take in as much details as possible by staring... It's not that they don't now white guys exit its just that they haven't been up close to them

[@Ed-ov4jp]

Unachoma

[@raymondvibes86]

Hahaha unachoma

[@themanontheinside]

Just like here in Europe it is assumed witches (and the burning of) were all women when it is not the case there or here. Cool vids brother, thoroughly enjoyable content. Thank you

[@elmartillo7931]

suicide showers! Ahhhhhhh, nothing like adjusting the water flow and getting a shock at the same time, really wakes you up hahahaha

[@stokitho]

just ground yourself ..no problem lol

[@elmartillo7931]

@@stokitho yeah we had a shower like that in the barracks in the army. For some reason they use the pipes as the ground and You were totally okay as long as you didn't adjust the water and touch the taps and then booyah LOL

[@Dukes_Point]

Now that you are in western Kenya,u should visit Kakamega and Bungoma.