WE MOVED TO KENYA FROM USA | MY FIRST VLOG | OUR LIFE IN KENYA

I’m excited to vlog and even more excited to finally be home in Kenya! Follow along to see our new home in the village, our daily life with kids on the farm, and all of our adventures.
This vlog episode shows a bit of our travel journey from Utah to Nairobi and explains a bit about who I am.
Thanks for being here, friends! 🇰🇪❤️

[@VictoriaKObasi]

Congratulations to your move to 🇰🇪 .. I’m another American woman who lives in Africa with my husband’s and daughter’s it’s been the best 20 years of my life and I’m still living here and don’t ever see my self relocating back to the USA

[@hk254lyt8]

Which country?

[@shaunanyambok5733]

I can’t wait to follow y’all’s journey. My husband is also Kenyan and we are longing for the day we can finally move our family to Kenya.

[@eng.mbariambugua3996]

Karibu nyumbani Kenya

[@emilyc9507]

Welcome to Kenya, we’re very warm welcoming people!

[@Sozo_inc]

Only a true Mid Western Gal can do this. You are a lovely person - so down to earth! And beautiful inside & out. How is Meru going? Huge decision honestly. Not just to Kenya but the village! Wow!

[@maxineokafor6782]

I am an American and also wondered why so much African is in me I learned lately that my great-grandmother is a pure African woman but I love your stories your blocks they are so nice so loving and so kind wishing you guys all of the best wishes and that everything will just work out smooth for you may the blessings of the Lord continually to be upon you God bless

[@wammskaranja4218]

Oh wow when you said kenya is your home it’s where u belong. I had to subscribe. Much love n enjoy 🇰🇪 .

[@antonymugambi389]

Muga. I or rather my parents hail from Meru, Ngunduni to be precise. My wife and I ran across your channel just days ago and binge-watched every video like Netflix. We could hardly believe that a 'Mzungu' all the way from the USA was actually taking us on a virtual tour of familiar village territory 😂😂. What got me excited the most is seeing our local pastor's church in one of the videos. I've always felt that Meru has often received the short end of the vlogging stick so kudos to you for starting this channel. 👏 👏 👏 By the way, beautiful house...👍👍beautiful family 👍👍!

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Muga Muno. ❤️😊 This makes me so happy to hear. Thanks so much for watching!

[@suzannemaina4773]

Wonderful to find my husband's comment here, aarggh he beat me to it! 😀 , We can't wait for the next time we'll be in Kenya, specifically Ngùndu, and hopefully bump into you guys. You have no idea how much of an inspiration you've been to us, we'd love to tour with Limiri Travels as well, we will hit you up in your instagram DM to plan once we are ready to travel. God bless you and your family immensely 🙏🏼

[@everlyneoluoch2509]

Much respect to you and your family for such a big decision.

[@Joseph-nw3gw]

I have had to watch a couple of your vlogs. Great...your willingness to gel and integrate with the local community really melts my heart. That gentleman is lucky and blessed...to have such spouse.

[@amjadnadarali4433]

Congratulations to you and your beautiful family. You are fortunate to have two homes, the States and Kenya. Make sure you and the kids enjoy the most of both worlds, there will be days when you doubt yourself but patience is all you need and faith God Bless

[@irenedavo3768]

Please watch Jim Nduruchi Kenya 🇰🇪

[@iamsheryl_h]

I’m so in love with your channel just came across it! Welcome to my homeland ❤

[@kinara5365]

Most wazungus are troublesome in marriages and relationships, but there are a few who are absolutely awesome. You are one of those few 👏🏾👏🏾

[@irenedavo3768]

Wow!

[@Skin4839]

Wow! I cannot with u? Lol! Hahahaha! Your comment threw me off.

[@rikayangu3833]

Just found your vlog and love it. I have never been to Meru and I must say my respects to you for even managing Meru words.Well done.Did I say your kids are cute? they really are

[@Holywood_Entertainments]

The whole Family is adorable.

[@thinji81]

Love it! My GF and I are making a trip this year to Meru as well, shes super excited! Keep the vids flowing 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@gloria770]

Your kids are so lucky to grow up in Kenya. They're gonna have an amazing childhood.

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

This is one of the main reasons we decided to relocate. We wanted this childhood for them 😊❤️

[@wanjikukogi122]

Welcome home. Karibuni Nyumbani! I absolutely love your outlook and wish you the very best as you settle.

[@doreennkatha1802]

Welcome Kenya, Meru. That's my home and we love visitors. Meru is a great place and I hope you are going to enjoy every bit.

[@bintiyangu]

Woooooowwwwww! Me too. My mume is Kenyan. Im a 'blek Ameleekan' mwanamke. #blackloveacrossborders 🇰🇪 ❤❤❤

[@nck2310]

Mekenze,we as Kenyans loves when foreigners love and enjoy our Magical Kenya.Welcome and feel 100%at home.Im Kenyan but i have lived since 1994 in Netherlands,Germany and in Sweden where i still live but i have built aa home in Mombasa where i now and then visit and cant wait to one day move fully back........

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Mombasa is one of my favorite places I’ve ever been. We went in beginning of 2020 and I can’t wait to go back. Thank you!

[@nck2310]

@@Mekenzeinkenya Yes,Mombasa is amazing.....but i also miss the local life and thats why im planning to build another home in Machakos......im from an area called Lower Kabete,its like 40 mins car drive fro m Nairobi but i decided due to privacy to have Machakos as my village home and its also cheaper to buy lands there ......

[@samuelnjonge8552]

Which village please. I also come from there but currently in USA

[@judy-et1vm]

Awwwww! Love and family is a beautiful thing 💖. welcome to Kenya.you will love it here.

[@ERICONTHEWINNINGSIDE]

Welcome to our beautiful Nation. So glad to see you can leave a much developed state to Kenya.... Feel welcomed. Feel at Home. 🎉🎉🎉🤗

[@plizwekup5231]

Really? Then you don't know what you have in Kenya. Africa is paradise compared to the hectic chaotic life in USA.

[@jcwakahawa977]

Welcome home good people, Kenya is cool, You’re gonna be alright.

[@Akakatang]

My children are 🇳🇬 Nigerian and I'm American. Bless my late husband for giving me.the best part of him. I know since a teenager, never traveling internationally that my soul was in Africa somewhere. I've visited Ghana and Kenya. We will soon go home to Nigeria. Let me get these athletes of mine to a level in school so that we can frequent more and then I can just move there. Don't know where in Africa, but I am open to where my ancestors lead me.

[@patrickmwangi9454]

Karibu Kenya, you'll love it here..

[@Akakatang]

@@patrickmwangi9454 thank you

[@adventuresofmarie]

Haha sorry you lost your bag. It does happen. My husband has been to Kenya from the US close to 5 times and two times he has lost his bag, but the airline always deliver the bags to the nearest airport to you. I remember even Barrack Obama when he first flew to Kenya lost his luggage, maybe it’s a welcome to Kenya kind of thing😀

[@irenedavo3768]

Do you watch Jim Nduruchi Kenya 🇰🇪

[@adventuresofmarie]

@@irenedavo3768 no I don't. Does he cover this topic of losing luggage?

[@tintinlove7405]

🤣🤣

[@makinijc]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Dennismunene2000]

Usiwafuja kukula miraa 😄 jk nice time here

[@falaafrica3114]

I came across your video. I loved it. I am from Mozambique 🇲🇿 - Portuguese speaking country here in Africa. This video reminds me of my friends from Tennesse I met here in Mozambique in 2016

[@miss_pearl]

Hello neighbor, I am from Swaziland.

[@falaafrica3114]

@@miss_pearl Oh can we talk by WhatsApp?

[@cecilliachi]

Karibu!! Kenya is a treat ✨

[@dorismuriithi1671]

Hello recently moved back too. Can I side chat you.

[@mumbistafford2357]

I'm absolutely loving your family vlogs!Love that you love Kenya so much I envy you being so close to my hometown Nanyuki.Enjoy village life,my kids love it there too ❤️

[@anduyaadventures2667]

I can feel these little ones ! They are super excited 😅 to go to Kenyaaaa 🇰🇪🇰🇪 🇰🇪 yeey! I'm looking forward for the day I will do the same,loved your video 💯 already, Minnesota 🇺🇲

[@irenedavo3768]

Do you watch Jim Nduruchi Kenya 🇰🇪

[@anduyaadventures2667]

@@irenedavo3768 not yet, I've to check it out

[@susannduta]

Karibu back home. I will definitely be watching

[@DiverseDive...]

It's a tough call to move from the US to Kenya...we love and appreciate you Mackenzie...can't wait to do my first trip with your tours and travel company 🤗

[@paulafinlinson3399]

I'm excited to follow your adventure! How long was your flight?

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Aww thanks! The first one was 10 hrs and second one was 8 hrs.

[@antwainebarkley9765]

@@Mekenzeinkenya u would have used a direct flight which is normaly 14 hours

[@antwainebarkley9765]

From jfk that is

[@lameckwendo194]

Jambo Kenya welcome to kenya hakuna matata 👌👍🏽💞

[@maganaalvin]

Karibu Kanairo Karibu KENYA. Wecome to our Motherland. Feel comfortable.

[@natashanatasha7029]

Am happy for you mama welcome to Kenya we love just joined your u tube channel hopefully I'll learn alot from you

[@juju_daughteroftheKing]

Wow i feel the same as you, my heart is in Africa so lmk if you need a nani, your kids remind me of my grands 🥰 thank you for sharing your life, so until i can get there ill learn my way around 🤭🤗 am in u.s. 💌🗺 Mungu Akubariki 🙏💯

[@doreenkathure1799]

Welcome to Kenya,and incase you may be looking for a good school for your kids....choose Fred's Academy..

[@jumuisha]

I just subscribed. Karibu nyumbani

[@aliciaallyson4678]

Welcome to our wonderful motherland,,am a new subscriber pap

[@kennybun6681]

Karibu Kenya, mami, tunawapenda sana

[@joemwai4407]

It is amazing how love, desires and ambitions push people to do extra-ordinary things. Of all places - Utah is not the most cosmopolitan place in US but you lady are a pioneer in breaking barriers and stereotypes. I can imagine the brainstorming, the time, the effort and finance involved in executing this project. And raising up that beautiful generation of the future. Hope Kenya, and Africa treats you well. Great job young lady. You deserve a full four hour massage treatment😁

[@TexasKenyan]

Well said. She’s amazing. This Meru guy is very lucky and blessed to have such a laid down wife. Matter fact I don’t know if sounds stereotype but when I was new in America I was informed that Utahns are the most humble and religious residents of USA. McKenzie here has proved something to me.

[@loremipsum6484]

I love your vlog. Always watch it 😉😉 Just here to comment on an older video cause KZbin recommended it

[@wanyoikenaftali4114]

You will love the weather totally different from Utah,was in Salt Lake city last week, took cold and the snow on the mountain and in the summer too hot,nothing like that in Meru

[@kisuulexherbert106]

Good to see you doing well in Kenya 🇰🇪 🤣

[@Contentitself]

Bumbed into your channel and I love you already Muuga 🤝

[@ritawaweru8435]

Welcome to Kenya beautiful ......hope you love it..just started watching your Chanel today and I like it..want to see you progress and growth in Kenya..

[@karuragirljustus5555]

Congratulations welcome to Meru Kenya 🇰🇪

[@colinskutondo97]

I started watching your channel today and am loving it. will keep on following you My sister welcome to our beautiful Home KENYA. Am in Dallas but will be moving back soon. Love it

[@irenedavo3768]

Do you watch Jim Nduruchi Kenya 🇰🇪

[@enocksaiboki9986]

Of course we Kenyans we love flying becouse most we have never had it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@KellKavosa]

Hey meckenze..... May have a blast living in kenya❤️

[@FMercuryEA]

Looking great. Karibu. There is so much to do in Kenya. Opportunities and fun galore .

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

It’s a great place to truly LIVE. ❤️ Thank you.

[@jameschege2166]

we are also moving back to kenya, would love to meet up. our farm is in nyahruru

[@ethelbertamutagaywa9507]

Welcome to Kenya...its awesome to see real love triumph...

[@irenedavo3768]

Do you watch Jim Nduruchi Kenya 🇰🇪

[@picsandvidstv1348]

@@irenedavo3768 Move on from that sh*t! It’s been 8 years and you still post about it??

[@hk254lyt8]

@@picsandvidstv1348 I think it’s a bot

[@AboveandBeyondAviation1]

Happy to hear you speak so profoundly about Kenya🇰🇪..you are one of us now since you are married to a Meru man🙏

[@tabithanganga9240]

News subscribe

[@aemsiw3798]

What international moving company did you use?

[@dennismutuma4659]

Karibu Meru, say hi to George!

[@bensonmuriithi1781]

Welcome to Kenya our sister in law

[@lovelydays1412]

Welcome to Kenya 🇰🇪.Did you use a container to move your stuff? If so which one?

[@greenlikescolors]

Just curious, where do your kids go to school in Kenya. I have a nine year old and I am thinking of moving to Kenya from USA. And I was thinking of homeschooling.

[@VirtualMontessori]

Hi There's a huge homeschooling community here in Kenya.

[@damatero3390]

Welcome to Kenya beautiful people 🥰🥰

[@Mary-AnnArendse]

What did you and your husband do for a living in the USA?

[@jamainemchai7120]

Glad you like it there, enjoy the weather.

[@thomasulewabutere8359]

Welcome to Kenya and try visit kakamega kenya

[@martinmwereria3875]

Looking great karibuni meru the land of prosperity our in law

[@catemiss..]

Karibuni Kenya. Twawapenda sana 💕💕

[@hamadimadisa9346]

For really Kenya is good place to raise a children because their education system is good

[@irenedavo3768]

Do you watch Jim Nduruchi Kenya 🇰🇪

[@agnesmuchai9485]

Karibu nyumbani

[@Concerned_citizen_media]

Congrats and welcome to Kenya, looking forward to seeing you more

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

I will be here often. Thank you 😊

[@therevealmusic]

@@Mekenzeinkenya mmm welcome to Kenya,now are you here for good if yes how will the kids cope with the education system in Kenya it's kind defferent.........

[@irenedavo3768]

@@Mekenzeinkenya what are your jobs?

[@Emma4347]

Already binge watching your videos. I live in Meru too😊

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Hi! Thanks so much!

[@christinepiercedesigns1824]

Congrats and so happy for you guys!! Looking forward to see your adventures

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Thanks so much!

[@irenedavo3768]

@@Mekenzeinkenya do you watch Jim Nduruchi Kenya 🇰🇪

[@Iriebent]

A applaud your move to Kenya. It’s a wonderful country. I go there every year and really enjoy the country. Yes, I do love to fly, so it’s not a big deal to fly back and forth to Kenya.

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Thanks so much. That’s awesome you get to visit here so often. ☺️

[@simplymadymac]

The avocado!!!!😍😍😍

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

It was truly perfect 🥑

[@nombulelondabana7547]

Beautiful content ❤️. We will keep watching ☺️

[@Tmaria-wn3hc]

Welcome back 🎉😇 i will be following your journey

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

I’m happy you’re here! Thanks!

[@TheChristycamel]

Excited to watch ALL of your videos! I am one who DOES love flying, but definitely more stressful with kids and multiple heavy bags! We’re searching for flights from USA to Kenya currently, I think we’ll pass on the 50min layover and take the 4hrs instead! And the misplaced bag, what a headache! Pole sana. That Kenyan avo looks so bright and creamy, such a different taste than the Mexican avocados available here! 🇰🇪 🥑 vs. 🇲🇽 🥑

[@MAINMASUBO]

welcome to the most peaceful country in the world.

[@irenedavo3768]

Do you watch Jim Nduruchi Kenya 🇰🇪

[@Sozo_inc]

For the bags. Get some cucumber. Blend it or better still slice it and put the slices on your eyes. The swelling will go down..love you guys - for real!"

[@ellymwand7728]

Karibu meru , here you'll enjoy.

[@haginchiaji5025]

You very most welcome to Kenya, Mekenze

[@bellaolum9515]

Wow, when I found your channel yesterday you were at just over 600 subs now I see we are at over 2k. This is a huge growth I must say!

[@miriikamau7598]

All the best as you settle in your new home with your family..Mirii from Washington.

[@lameckwendo194]

I just subscribed loving it let's go!

[@Sir21Goals]

We went through same process end of February 2023 and it was hectic but only difference we stayed at a hotel in Nairobi Eastleigh area Decale.

[@Sozo_inc]

Meru men are just like that especially the ones from North Imenti ie the real Meru folk. They love their wives and children and are there - physically and emotionally present plus pf course financially ie if you got 1 brought up and raised up well as I see your husband. Family comes 1st but Nerus they are very loving and kind and sorry to hv to say this like this. I am not tribalist or prefer any race or tribal grouping over another.. I am global and was raised that way but Nerus don't see colour either. Lastly among other things as you can see they eat well. No eating bad food or poor quality food no matter what even if you had $10 it will make or buy great food. We know how to! - praying for you guys

[@abadirzulu5249]

I also came through Amsterdam from Montreal nice Thumbs up from me always love you guys welcome to mama Africa. Peace 2 you in JESUS MIGHTY NAME

[@Mechanic2Millionaire]

And like that (snap) you’re there. Glad you made it safe and the flight was smooth. I’m looking forward to following and watching the next episode, and the next and the next…

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Thank you love you!!!

[@ArielleMacArthur]

🥺🥺🥺

[@riyotravels9946]

Such a sweet family , I’m traveling too with my family to Kenya . Can you please share the Airbnb information in Nairobi .

[@VicSeezzo]

So inspiring

[@charlottethokoa711]

Congrads ,new to your channel, loveit, best decision dear❤❤

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Thanks so much for being here! ❤️🙏🏻😊

[@bigdaddydavewilliams3931]

The good ole airport sprint. Always fun! All the best to you and your family in Kenya.

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Hey, thanks so much! And yes, we were sweating by the time we made it to the gate. 😅

[@TREASUREZION8]

Team USA 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 Wow'💖🌟🌟🌟 Beautiful life in Kenya 🇰🇪 Most Welcome 💖 Thanks alot for your Blogs💯💯💯 Looking forward to more adventures in Kenya 🇰🇪 Love Your Family 💕💕🛍️🎉🔥🔥🔥 Safe Journey Mercies God Angels Watching Over you All Psalms 121🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@drawneartoGod9]

Waaa, wonderful content. Keep it up. Any external mics addition would greatly improve the quality of your videos. Well done.

[@peterkamau3766]

I do love traveling alot but it's always not that long but longing for that long journey sooner to states. Thanks to aviation industry affordable staff tickets.

[@veronicagoodridge4625]

Just subscribed to your channel. Enjoying it.

[@Mekenzeinkenya]

Thanks so much for being here ☺️

[@carolinegitonyi6962]

@Makenze, I love your videos, they are great. You and your family made a great brilliant move to move to Kenya. Karibu nyumbani.

[@Maryamuh_]

Am a new subscriber🥰

[@marthabitutunilsson9860]

I love ❤️ love ❤️ your compound! The house is breathtaking! Welcome to Kenya

[@ancat2521]

Are your children American citizens? Watching from beautiful Barbados.🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@kinara5365]

Mom is American, so automatically the kids gotta be American

[@kipmbachu]

They qualify for dual citizenship since they have a kenyan father and American mother.

[@ancat2521]

@@kipmbachuok but did they take out citizenship. Just a Bajan curious.🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@carolinewanjiku6610]

Karibu Kenya