Is This Somalia? Kenya's Unknown Somali State 🇸🇴🇰🇪 (#71)

It was time for a journey to Garissa, Kenya's border with Somalia. Starting in Eastleigh, the famous "Little Somalia" of Nairobi, I found a bus that would make the 7 hour journey to the northeast. Kenyans had told me that Garissa was dangerous, that there was terrorism, that I could be kidnapped. It was hard to tell fact from fiction, but I was dead set on meeting the Somalis of Kenya.
#sabbatical #kenya #africa

[@Sidetracked_in_Macau]

oh dang, the ending is like one of those 70s/80s sitcom cliffhangers that makes you want to tune in again for the next episode.

[@Ed-ov4jp]

😄 I was waiting to see what would happen and the video ended.

[@evaneldrichnkuba4639]

Did he get kidnapped in the end.

[@energybarr4]

@@evaneldrichnkuba4639 Yeah the guy is now editing and uploading from the hard drive

[@FanTube0001]

@ed what you was thinking will happen...?

[@mwendapoleee]

@@evaneldrichnkuba4639 nothing like that, like the hotel guy said he didn't stay long so all is good,kidnapping somebody is not that easy Kenya doesn't need such crimes.

[@THETRAVELLINGDONKEYS]

Anyone else ADDICTED to Sabbatical's vlogs????? Can't stop watching!

[@brianontori8384]

Me here 🤣🤣🤣

[@jalal6529]

My first time. So far so good.

[@rachelness366]

Yes I am precariously living through him

[@DanDavisHistory]

This is such an interesting channel, thanks for showing these places.

[@THETRAVELLINGDONKEYS]

def my new fave!

[@reduniverse8912]

The ending "hey white boy, wassup men!" I hope white boy is fine.

[@erdieM]

Tommy knows well what to do and what not to do 😊

[@halalpolice7544]

They’re just friendly. Cannot wait next video of their conversation tho😂

[@mmmmmmmmmm.m.]

Tlak about cliffhanger 😭🤣!

[@a1SolutionTTV]

Tommy been doing cliffhangers lately and I enjoy it :) I keep wondering what happens next. But yeah I do hope he is okay, I’m sure he is

[@a1SolutionTTV]

I found his channel this year and glad I did!! :D

[@erwin2844]

i love when you say: " there is only one way to find out...." it is a good vibe to start the vlog 👍

[@fowzi9]

Wow, you passed right next to my mom's canteen 😍😍😍 Garissa My home, I'm subscribing to this awesome channel. Waiting for part 2 brother

[@collinsoconnor5843]

Punguza uwongo hayee

[@AB-mq6bj]

I just finished all your videos. Its been an amazing journey around the world. Thanks Tommy! We get to live vicariously through you travel wise these days.

[@Richard-en5rb]

I'm binge-watching all the episodes. Love what you do Mr Tommy. Thank you so much.

[@stanleykamidi4568]

Hey Tommy. Still going deep into Kenyan counties. Thanks for bringing real image of Kenya diversity. From Nairobi to Mombasa Ukunda, kisii then back to Nairobi then Garrisa. bring more clips about GSA. Take care big bro.

[@halalpolice7544]

Yeah the guy is super friendly and I’m glad he visited Somali state. Not that dangerous but I can understand with someone who is new😅

[@cushabdullahi9666]

There is no diversity in Kenya, NFD will be freed, and fuck the British who gave to you illegally, and break the deal he got with our ancestors.

[@box5319]

@@cushabdullahi9666 free yourself out of kakuma and dadaab refugee camp first😂😂

[@cushabdullahi9666]

@@box5319 those are somalis land, i don't see anything wrong with it, and still Kenyans get Millions of $.

[@brigita.2262]

@@cushabdullahi9666 🤣🤣are you still hanging on colonization? It's 2021 please, move on.

[@mamadaw]

I have been Enjoying watching your videos for a while love from 🇸🇴

[@tripislifeke]

You will get to a 100k subscribers here in Garissa. Congratulations Tommy!

[@KoshinJimcali]

LOL he said Eastleigh lololol

[@tombimashri8149]

This guy deserves more subs his vloggs are so interesting nd informative nd his reaction nd respect with all he meets is so commendable. Well done Bro Tommy

[@arsenalshorts5713]

@@KoshinJimcali he just took the bus from eastleigh on this video ako garissa

[@Anonymous-kw4jf]

@@tombimashri8149 agree! I’ve shared his videos with my family and friends I believe he’ll get to 1M subs

[@dynamite925]

Congrats on the 100k. Remember when you were at 1k and Goblack didn’t want to do a video with you, now you surpassed him. Now road to 250k. Let’s go 🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@dynamite925]

@XNXINXI keep grinding bro

[@FatDPwB]

You definitely deserve all of the upwards momentum your channel has had these previous weeks. Your seemless integratio with the locals wherever you go is honestly really inspiring. Best regards from Sweden, keep 'em comin'.

[@Healthymama79]

He is quite good at creating quick rapport with people.Quite impressive skill.I think wherever in the world,people tend to relax and embrace those that speak their language

[@FatDPwB]

@@Healthymama79Yeah, agreed! You worded it better than I did. With that in mind I might go on a similar journey to east Africa in the semi-near future

[@c.r.harris]

👍🏽😅👍🏽Sabbatical’s gift of truthful humor & humorous truth

[@Healthymama79]

@@FatDPwB You are most welcome to our part of the world. It’s beautiful and our people are quite warm and welcoming 🙏🏽

[@musse9385]

Håller med dig 👍

[@CyrusGichohi]

We always look forward to your vlogs with my wife. Lived in Kenya my entire life and I've never set foot in Garissa. Thanks for this tour!

[@geletoz]

Because garissa is not yours

[@CyrusGichohi]

@@geletoz just here for the good vibes bro.

[@David-be7rv]

@@geletoz it's yours I guess or the people who actually live there

[@geletoz]

@@CyrusGichohi just fucking with u

[@AG-208]

And never go there you dont belong there. It's somali land.

[@crewie94]

Man you're fantastic bringing this footage to all of us. Respect and wishes of safety on your continued journey. 🤜💙

[@augustustheemperor3335]

I m the captain now. 🤣😎🥴😁

[@muchtoyearn]

Awesome tommy, already looking forward to your next video!

[@doublee0313]

Great videos. Love your sense of humor and real filming. Rare these days.

[@kylekyle]

Another video already? You're a machine, dude.

[@dncviorel]

He probably isn't in Kenya anymore, and now he's editing and posting stuff. Looking forward to see the next episode.

[@TheShellie35]

yayyy 100,000 well deserved, one of the best vlogs on you tube :)

[@beajustme]

You finally reached 100K congrats 🎉 I still enjoy your video’s especially in Africa. It has been absolutely amazing seeing your interactions with the wananchi…. Love it!!!

[@simondaniell2482]

Fantastic! Which other vlogger has gone to Garissa? The other vloggers within Kenya spend too much time in the tourist resorts, five star restaurants and other fancy places which on occasions is fine, but it's great to see places we've not seen before and bring something positive out of it! Well done Tommy!

[@Jackie_360]

A handful of them have done many Village vlogs also, but to each his own, everyone has their niche.

[@ababagfx]

Vinsoul adventures has vlogged from garisaa, Check him out

[@simondaniell2482]

@@ababagfx Ok. Well how about Lodwar, Lake Turkana and perhaps Voi or Marsabit? Although I thought the Chamwada report on Lake Turkana was really good!

[@x87u12]

As Eritrean, You're the most international and professional person good luck the rest of ur travelling.

[@muab2581]

Thank you for showing us this hidden places as Somalia is split into many different pieces as a result of colonisers

[@anthonydavis3424]

Best thing that ever happened to them

[@IKENAK]

@@anthonydavis3424 Nope, you get to enjoy your life thanks to the blood of many peoples spilled across the world. Keep it up.

[@felixgaal53]

@@anthonydavis3424 Our people were always happy to be left alone & ignore the outside world in return. Your ancestors certainly could've done the world a favor & followed suit.

[@taatareyabdullaahi1647]

I love Somalian people ❤ 🇸🇴❤ from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@FM-vo8pb]

Greatest player of all time and a man of integrity 👏.

[@Dragonslayapwn]

Congrats on the 100k Tommy!!! Well deserved!

[@richiekamau6016]

that ending was brutal..Tommy, always leaving us in suspense!

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

Congratulations! on the 100k subscribers 🎉 I remember stumbling on this channel and now I'm seriously hooked

[@TheHajinator]

Been waiting for this video

[@ismailmuhammedabdulle3172]

See ta hay(pronounced literally),,,,,,Fii'an Let me put it in english kind of pronunciatio, Say ta high(how are you) Fi'an(good) Mahad sanit(thanks) I enjoyed this very much man keep it up

[@halalpolice7544]

Setahay (how are you) Fiican/fi,an (Good) Mahadsanid (Thanks) 😅

[@drill0104]

😁😁🇸🇴🇱🇺

[@Amirwaye12]

@@halalpolice7544 yh what did add to

[@luism.ocegueda239]

What’s up from Brooklyn Nyc. Love your videos brother

[@cleverjoe]

Thanks for sharing Tommy, I found one of your Jamaica vids and since then have been binge watching your travels through Africa. Have learned a lot and I'm enjoying the ride. Cheers.

[@kuskut]

Congrats on 100K subs! I always look forward to your videos and your storytelling.

[@onlyfacts7816]

That advice about planning and not staying in the same location a long time is quite real and accurate.

[@angelbrito5058]

Congratulations on your 100,000 subs Tommy! 🕺🏾🐪 Keep them coming my friend!

[@natevlogs6641]

Really cool channel.and you are super confident walking around with a camera like that in garissa.But the ending just left us in great suspense!

[@sigridbroser469]

Gratuliere Tomy ! 100K ❤️Love from germany

[@integrablemaths6765]

Hey! Sabbatical I am a big fan of you . To day I missed a chance to see u because of you visited eastlight village . Where I stay now . Good sir . We love your channel keep going

[@johnh5960]

Now this place is interesting, that hotel clerk was super reassuring haha, hope to see part 2.

[@barryryan5187]

:) :) :) that only happens 'some of the time'

[@halalpolice7544]

Yeah he was so nice and friendly

[@j-dub8369]

YOU HIT 100K!!!!! Congrats Tommy!

[@brianohowa9948]

You are amazing Tommy, it's good I subscribed to this channel right on time. You will forever be my favorite. I wish I could have met you in Eastleigh .. keep on the tour senior.

[@ceezbug]

I remember they didn’t want to do a collab with you Tommy. You now have more subscribers than them. Road to 200k. Congrats Tommy 👏👏

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Ah almost forgot about that old hater 😉

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

@@klwthe3rd He's not in any of Sabbatical's videos. He has his own narcissistic channel.

[@sam3407]

@@cobwebtheorem7538 channel name?

[@Anonymous-kw4jf]

Yes 🙌 haters are stupid!!

[@somina4003]

Who be that?

[@narendrav1540]

congrats on the 100k mate! keep up the good work..

[@tonyafrica7085]

I give it to you, you got Heart!!! As always truly enjoyed the video,

[@acellam]

You are so daring Tommy. And congs on hitting 100k subs btw

[@jonatansantos1391]

Whey Sabbatical what camera do you use in your videos and what selfie stick did u use, thanks for the videos, always amazing

[@phacyd7913]

How I wish I can like twice, I love your videos so much

[@SuburbanColours]

Congrats on 100k Tommy !!

[@drsektv7130]

Shout brother I'm ur solid supporters

[@originalspartan]

we love you sabbatical just dont drink too much, its wild out here, be safe.

[@blususpect]

Sabbatical your a legend for this! I live in Eastleigh for a year of my life so it holds a special place in my heart! Thank your for this! It brought back a lot of memories for me.

[@MrTraveller.]

Thx 4 these travel adventures

[@sandewild254]

Interesting content

[@trendingnow3417]

Hey Tommy,,, great work show the world the how Kenya is beautiful,, watching from Kenya

[@pushing2k901]

I discovered your channel about 3 days ago . Awesome videos brother.

[@khethanirammela]

100k subscribers, congratulations Tommy

[@changamwe]

Keep it up bro,🔥 already 100k, road to 1million subscribers

[@hk254lyt8]

Damn even Tanzanians are coming to Kenya and going all the way up north to garissa

[@PKdamu]

Who would have known? 🤣🤣🤣

[@DS-ok4qh]

there is money to be made in Garissa and northern kenya, I saw people from all over Kenya in Garissa.

[@hk254lyt8]

@@DS-ok4qh but it is a hotbed of terror

[@thegreatmandera4710]

@@hk254lyt8 not that much

[@DS-ok4qh]

@@hk254lyt8 you sound ignorant

[@bubbas5651]

Can't wait to see part 2.

[@malikkhababab5504]

Dude! I love what your doing showing the unique cultures from different parts of kenya now since you are in the nothern region you should probably show the world where the famous khat "miraa" comes from so id really love to see meru specifically a part called maua on your channel I'd appreciate if you do this one for a big biiiiig fan😅🔥🔥

[@asynchronicity]

Congrats on a very imminent 100k!

[@asynchronicity]

And, boom, there it is

[@CollectingCardboard]

I'm always envious of you...."hear it spoken, one time....remember it forever", type of people...lol. When it comes to language/linguistics, I'm in the percentile where I need multiple repetitions, uses & practical application(s), to retain anything that I've "learned". In short,....I'm one of those folks who find it *EXTREMELY DIFFICULT* to pick up anything beyond common, every day phrases/salutations, in *any* language. Baldandbankrupt is another guy who can retain many words/phrases/languages with just one or two times hearing it spoken.

[@Anoopmoji]

Hello Dear, Congratulation on 1Lakh subscriber👍👍👍

[@tukuwatchdog421]

Congratulations on 100k

[@thor7356]

Hey man, been thoroughly enjoying binge watching your videos for the last week and a half or so. Watching your videos where you get yourself into weird situations, seeing such beautiful sights, and meeting some awesome people over time really inspires me to figure out a way to get out there and start travelling. Africa wouldn't be high up on the list immediately but after seeing your videos, I certainly want to visit it some day. First off would be something "simple", basically any of the major cities that aren't my tiny home town haha. I hope you're doing well man. Stay safe out there.

[@rolandrozen]

You make the world bigger for everybody. I never expected the modern way of living in those remote and unknown cities.

[@derek4177]

Congrats to 100k!!! 😉

[@RRR-pj8cr]

Your pushing it brother. Please continue to be safe. God bless you

[@khethanirammela]

Im already waiting for part two

[@PrinterCartridgeRefillingcbe]

congratulations in advance, i hope that you will be able to complete 100K subscribe in a day

[@Mohamedomar-oy7jf]

I came back if there was another video i didn’t find man post more bro

[@johnquayequao7026]

Well done Tommy..... you are an inspiration to us in Africa and wish you the best for your work

[@mwangigitau286]

Although Garissa is predominantly a Muslim town it has a very large population of Non-Muslims from other parts of Kenya. Majority are the Kamba people who boader Somalis to the south but also Kikuyus and other Kenyan tribes. Because of that Garissa isn't your typical Somali town somewhere in Somalia where things like Bars and drinking alcohol are prohibited. My dad is a Teacher in Garissa and everytime I visit him I must go out drinking with friends and come home late at night (haven't been there since Corona though). It also has many Churches and actually most good private schools are owned by Churches and Kenyan Somalis don't have a problem taking their kids there.

[@mwangigitau286]

@@klwthe3rd he is a primary school teacher.

[@ibrahimadan205]

@@mwangigitau286 garissa is a 99% somali/muslim town. Those non muslims are usually from kamba tribe whom we have very good relationship with. Each and every one is welcomed in garissa

[@mwangigitau286]

@@ibrahimadan205 am confused as to what exactly you disagree with me. I am also very well versed with Garissa and I can tell you the 99% muslim statistics is the most ridiculous data ever.

[@omarabdi9376]

@@mwangigitau286 what you said is exactly the Truth. I'm from wajir 300km beyond Garissa and is exactly the same way you described Garissa. We live with Christians side by side and their is a lot of churches and bars. The most important thing is everybody should mind his own business and people respect each other.

[@salaadkariish]

Hehhehhe. Gaarisa is somalia 🇸🇴 Wajeer and all NFD is my land

[@mayafoxwitch]

Yo, that hotel room looks super comfy. Stay safe, Tommy!

[@erwin2844]

tommy congrats on 100k subs 🤞

[@otfnlmb150ripnuski]

Love this guy already man watching this first day back in Nairobi from Seattle ☔️

[@ksgrmdsdl2383]

There are tons of other places you should visit in Kenya. For example, you need to find your way into Turkana, Mount Elgon region, Marsabit etc.

[@Healthymama79]

He should definitely go to Turkana 😁

[@halalpolice7544]

You’re really bravo and very friendly. I couldn’t imagine how other western feel being alone and walking there😂😂❤️ Glad you’re safe and visited Somali state in Kenya.

[@josetrujillo738]

Awesome videos!

[@rickyfuller6057]

I love your video’s .I travel the world where I can never go threw your is and I enjoy every footstep we make together.God bless you son.

[@mmaphilosophy]

Love your videos Tommy, but it got me thinking, how come you just left your old life. Must of been something wrong ? Or maybe not. Maybe you only live once and your living life to the fullest. Anyway i salute you mate. Love from UK. P.S. Seems like youre living my life. lol

[@dncviorel]

Tommy seems to like traveling and learning new languages from an early age, he even speaks Mandarin, quite fluently. I don't see anything wrong about him, on the contrary, he seems very happy with his life, hence his passion for new languages. Look up his early videos on this channel, always interested in learning some new words. When you're troubled, believe me, the last thing you want is to learn some dialect of a tribe.

[@Dahrenhorst]

If he survives this kind of travelling and gets old, he surely has numerous tales to tell.

[@robizzo44]

he is gonna survive..what is gonna make him not to survive??

[@kevophoenix872]

I hope he survives going around and asking people stupid questions, at least for now he is safe in Kenya, he's knows his boundaries pretty well🤣🤣

[@natureworld295]

@@robizzo44 i see he is on the most dangerous route in kenya 🤔🤔

[@robizzo44]

@@natureworld295 no he is not

[@natureworld295]

@@robizzo44 do you have a brain ama ilipotea 😂😂

[@detectiveandy6323]

"But there was only one way to find out!" That was classic man, the way you opened up with this post, sounded like a cheesy horror flick, but the tension was strong man, I watched till the end without shrieking or hiding my eyes!😂 Love your vids man, keep 'em coming bro, but damn stay safe!

[@arcsys]

Loool dude! Even local vloggers rarely venture into that region. It has a bad wrap but your efforts wont go unnoticed.

[@acellam]

That guy at the reception must have been a teacher basing on how he tackled that question.

[@MTVSomaliChannel]

With your personality, you fit in well.. We are very cheerful people and easy going, just misunderstood by the world 😂👌🏽👏🏾 good job man

[@nabeelkhawajahthinks]

This video was like a roller coaster ride man dammmmmmmm Loved its - Respect To MO ❤️❤️

[@thxlovefactor]

Super dope how you communicate with the locals! So impressed. You get all the likes from me 🥰🥰🥰

[@abdifatahmohamed92]

Hope you’ve enjoyed your stay in Garissa. Just to state some facts, in 2010 the town (my hometown) was the safest town in East and Central Africa described by the international police and with so many delegations from across the continent ventured Garissa to get and share experience. Despite the challenges mostly experienced after the KDF invaded Somalia. Now it’s peace and calm once again. Hoping we regain our title once again and this time be a model to the whole continent

[@ROARINGtravel]

This one was super funny love the sarcasm hahahaha

[@pootytangnl]

omg i think im the 100 000th subscriber congratz

[@Imovement]

I joined your channel when you only had a few hundred subscribers I knew then you would reach great heights.....many congratulations on reaching 100K🥂🍺🍾

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Yeah I recognize your name from way back...thanks buddy

[@Anonymous-kw4jf]

@@SabbaticalTommy rmb me too?

[@citizenm9590]

My gosh Africa has so many adventures places its like traveler paradise. It's sad the West media portray some areas dangerous or poor but these people are more friendly then most Western places I have traveled to. End of the year I'm planning my first trip to Africa I'm excited doing my research its amazing all these vloggers are opening the doors for us.

[@Chebet_Surah]

Visit Kenya for collabo

[@YoungShakur1989]

Ilike the somali song you put on beginning of the video👌

[@bashibashi8967]

What’s the name of it ?

[@YoungShakur1989]

@@bashibashi8967 badda cas

[@walalwlll6815]

Heey Tommy I always used to watch your channel going from one county to another but today i subscribed to your channel just because you've visited my home county garissa cadey welcome man

[@nathanmerritt1581]

part 2 in the works my man?

[@cokecl]

The cliffhangers are brutal in this channel

[@bryannavarro9826]

Congrats on 100k subs!!!!!!🎉🎉 well deserved. Road to a million 💪

[@alfredomunoz8361]

Congrats on 100k subscibers. I knew you'd do it. I remember when you had just under 1k.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

This can only mean there needs to be even more languages, alcohol and sarcasm going into the future

[@Anonymous-kw4jf]

@@SabbaticalTommy calm down with the alcohol please

[@alfredomunoz8361]

First celebratory drink is on me send me your info and I'll send you the money. I'm dead serious too.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

@@alfredomunoz8361 I don't doubt it. Just try the Patreon link

[@alfredomunoz8361]

Ok I sent you some moolah. Enjoy that drink. You should get it soon, I think. If not I'm confident you'll get it on Sept. 1

[@maxamedmaxamudmusa9759]

Sabbatical you real one bro having the heart to visit Somali region in Kenya Salut

[@b-red22]

Why did the video ended like that? Did Tommy ever get his camel milk? I can't wait for a part 2! This is definitely a cliff hanger!