Why I left the USA & followed my husband to a rural village in Kenya

[@sufuriamakima5538]

She's the first black American woman I've seen trying her best to survive in Kenya, whites do really well, wishing this lady all the best,,,gùkù nì ngima na nyeni kana mùkimo

[@ladysafari01]

I knew a few who've lived in Nairobi for over 40 years...they are older over 600 years old.

[@ladysafari01]

Follow Mckenzie Limiri,she's from Utah and moved to rural Kenya- Meru county. The Maguts on KZbin also moved. I'm planning to do the same soon. I've lived in the U.S since 1990 at 18 and ready to move back...I've missed out on special time with family and my passion for community development.

[@chilombomululu6034]

Our african brother please take care of this beautiful woman who has left all she knew and life behind to live with you 🎉❤we wish you well

[@gilberttigere5116]

She debunked all the bad we constantly see and hear about black American women. Its important never to generalise. Its refreshing.

[@chilombomululu6034]

@@gilberttigere5116 am telling you .may God keep and bless them .❤️💯

[@johnkinyanjui5331]

Chunga bibi mzuri,ametoka mbali sana

[@MangoS-n2k]

Thanks for sharing. Sounds very beautiful. Very inspiring to make that move to leave the US and go to the motherland of our ancestors. Africa is Paradise. Can’t wait to make it there someday with my husband and kids.🙏🏾

[@statesduka]

We can ship your Gifts and Packages to Kenya from USA

[@henryodongo1911]

Kenya Is great country. I've heard so much about it. Planning to visit soon....

[@Doreendorina]

Welcome kenya

[@susangitau2864]

Karibu kenya

[@carol-Cece]

Karibu Kenya 🇰🇪 New subscriber! And I love it!!.. I fully understand you wanting to live in Kenya 🇰🇪.. the rat race in the US gets tiring after a while and we get soo unhealthy eating out and stuck on the traffic for hours!! Kudos for doing this with your family.. it’s encouraging ❤❤

[@geoffreychege-he8ym]

Welcome home guys...we love that you like here😊😊😊

[@sheastech]

Karibu Kenya 🇰🇪 people do not understand how hard the hustle life is in the US. Their is no social life. No peace, nothing but stress and aggravation. As someone who also left their us government job, I can tell you that money is NOT everything or the most important thing in life. Rural "shargo" kenya is absolutely beautiful 😍 and peaceful. Im learning Kiswahili and the Kenyan culture. Not having to think about your skin color is also a great relief. You can live more peaceful here. There are challenges, it's not some utopia...don't be dumb or naive, but nothing like back home in the US. The lower cost of living is definitely a huge help. I am absolutely more healthy now than my past Popeyes, Shack Shack, restaurant every other day and super stressful life. I actually have time to be a human being here. One thing I would say is if you come here you need to launch a business and try to help the community. Its not easy for introverts, but it is possible. 🎉

[@TheGathuras]

You are absolutely right and you sound like a kindred spirit. I love not having to think about my skin color here or whether or not someone said or didn’t something because of the color of my skin. Thanks for tuning in! 😊

[@whatisyourstorybylucy_diar3806]

I can't wait to move back home..Love for my country Kenya

[@trevab567]

Sonia! You are absolutely right, the view is breathtaking. It looks so peaceful there! I miss you guys already!

[@TheGathuras]

Treva! Miss you back! Looks like a time was had at 1309! I loved to see it!🥰

[@nathanjoseph267]

It's great there. Iam a Kenyan in MA and work government job. I have a farm there, that iam building a house.

[@nathanjoseph267]

Thank you for sharing. Link up with Limiri family and Musa Mfalme there are Americans in Kenya. Plus there Is huge population of African Americans in Kenya

[@panafrican.nation]

Lovely kids. Welcome 🇰🇪. The fitness that comes from dealing with those hills is underrated. I thought I was fit until I visited a place where the local guys were running up and down the hills like it's nothing. The altitude is higher too, which can take time to adjust to. About language, probably better to learn Kiswahili first. More return on investment I think, because you can get by with it in all of Kenya and most of Eastern Africa, including places where French is spoken. Secondly, it's probably easier to find content with subtitles. So you can immerse yourself in content in Kiswahili, with English subtitles, to just develop a natural feel for the language. Kiswahili is also easier to pronounce, and can make learning other Bantu languages easier. Consider looking for apps that can do two-way translations for simple conversations in real-time. About connections with people, that will take a lot of patience. Meanwhile, keep yourself very busy to distract yourself from boredom & loneliness. Hopefully, you'll eventually find that there are quite a few people who grew up or have family there, but live/work elsewhere, but are there often. Or even live around there, but are easier to connect with culturally. I went to college in the US myself, but I grew up in a similar place, cows, tea and all. I have cousins etc all over, so I know such people exist. Channels like "Jael of the village" are good to follow. They show that village life can be productive and dope. @AfroAmericaninAfrica (in Namibia) is a relocation pioneer -- channels like hers can help inspire the resilience/character it takes.

[@TheGathuras]

Thank you for the encouragement and tips!

[@alimungirimohamed8034]

I just like you and the way think of why you are there you must be very kind person baba njeri another lucky person take care of her don't let us down about walking is one way to be a Kenyan 😂😂

[@panafrican.nation]

@@alimungirimohamed8034 🙏🏾

[@TheLillyPad08]

I’m so happy y’all. The food in Africa is fresher and healthier. Glad to see that everyone is settling in.

[@TheGathuras]

Hey Lillienne!! Please tell Soror Yvonne I said hi!

[@stellawairimu7672]

There are schools that offer American System of Education in Kenya.

[@georgegg1079]

Rural life is nice coz most things require one to be on the move and do, be it working in the farm. I also got fed up with life in Nairobi and moved back into rural areas in Kenya!

[@rangimavinga9370]

So beautiful! The view was stunning. So happy you sharing with us!

[@TheGathuras]

Rangi!!! Thank you for taking the time to watch 🥰

[@Sadia-u9k2y]

Is always good to live in the outskirts of the city the weather is cool and the people too is quiet and the green vibes

[@catherinenduati9067]

How nice to have relocated ftom the USA. That's courage. Welcome to Kenya and enjoy the diversity.

[@annmuthui7181]

Kenya is a beautiful country especially the rural area you are at.

[@joshuaobaro9315]

I would like to say that you are courageous to take this bold decision. Hang on, for the love of your husband and God bless you.

[@tdunde]

Acculturation is difficult especially for a westerner coming to a developing country. Take your time... welcome to Kenya!

[@apostlekyande3143]

God bless you. You are the best wife.

[@TheGathuras]

There are plenty opportunities for me to improve but I hope my husband knows that I’m the best wife for him.

[@shawnettawebster1104]

My TARHEEL/ Dental Hygienie sister, I am so proud of you. I really do admire your courage and strength to travel so far from your family. I’m praying for continued covering, protection and blessings to you and your family that you and your husband have created. ❤️🙏🏾

[@TheGathuras]

Hey Shawnetta!! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I have also loved watching your journey to wife and motherhood. Wish you and your family all the best as well!

[@jesusslord]

One thing Africans from the diaspora do wrong is , you guys relocate to an African country and get stationary. Travel, Africa is very exciting if you make it your global village. Travel ,go see the wonders out there. There r interesting parts of the continent. If don't you will get stuck in a routine and complain about it. Come to Namibia for holidays, come scale the highest dunes, go see the pyramids, go dine with the indigenous tribes, explore!

[@TheGathuras]

😂 we’ve only been back for 3 weeks. We intend to travel but this is definitely home. And like my husband and I say “Tamu Tamu nyumbani”😊

[@Maina_En]

I just came across your channel. I'm excited to witness your journey and I'm very interested to see how you adjust to the village life. I'm a Kenyan living in the 🇺🇲

[@TheGathuras]

Welcome! How long have you been in the US?

[@Kenyamaasaimarasafaris]

You are a gem, and a beautiful soul. I wish I could like your video twice

[@danielkubo6572]

Ooh! This is good video, wish to encourage you to take heart and you will be ok. Stms some of us think USA is the best but when we see such videos we get encrgd to stay in our country. My advise is you start even a small shop or cafe at the nearest shopping centre so you don't get so much bored at home.

[@TheGathuras]

The same energy it will take to do well in the US, a Kenyan a use right here and do even better. The grass is fake on the other side.

[@jacimyers]

Welcome to Kenya! you will definitely love it here.

[@mercyfox9693]

Welcome home. Myself I’m a Kenyan living and working in Germany but soon I will come back home

[@sufuriamakima5538]

Who asked you where you live?, mko na kiherehere sana

[@Karisma187]

@@sufuriamakima5538why are u so bitter about her commenting about living in Germany. Take your bitterness elsewhere

[@lizmaloba591]

Welcome back. Home is always the best ❤

[@serahm65]

Karibu sana mama watoto, you have a beautiful view up there, don’t stress yourself with the language learning, it’s really easy and the kids will teach you how every day, they learn it so fast and of course Baba watoto should be able to help you too. Just enjoy your healthy life in the beautiful village ❤

[@janewambui1288]

I'm a new subscriber..... congrats to the gathuras,I like how you both decided to come home &more how you are learning & teaching yourself,kids Kikuyu its amazing,my sister is Boston & everyone here is really astonished how she manages to teach them Kikuyu,i must say thats the best decision you made,they now can connect with their roots..... congrats hope to meet you one day......hugs.

[@TheGathuras]

Thanks and welcome!

[@whatisyourstorybylucy_diar3806]

I just subscribed and Karibu Kenya im joining you soon from Texas

[@VivkLiving]

I left abroad and moved on with my parents inter village for a few months and I loved it.

[@TheGathuras]

It’s so peaceful in the village. Food and shelter are not something we worry about and I love that our energy can be spent on other things like maximizing our time with loved ones!

[@DerrickDerRon]

I love it! 🇰🇪 I'll be back there in July.

[@CCHardrick]

This is beautiful to see Sis. My family and I will be moving to Kenya this summer and I would love to connect. ❤

[@TheGathuras]

Will you be settling in the village or will you be in Nairobi?

[@TabPie]

So beautiful!! Definitely not our walk outside around the clinic!!! I miss you SO much but you so SO happy!!! Dirty every day!!! It’s a blessing!!! 🫶

[@TheGathuras]

It certainly isn’t our walk around the clinic. These hills are no joke! Miss you back!

[@taluj2298]

Not one single lie about the rat race in the United States and the cost of living growing but pay isn’t ….. it’s an exhausting cycle!! People don’t understand even with a government job you got to work your way up those GS levels to make money…. You did well for you!

[@melodylee1356]

I am excited for you Sonia. This is awesome!! Thank you for sharing your life with us. Thank you for your vulnerability. Very informative. I be looking forward to your videos.

[@TheGathuras]

Melody!! So good to hear from you. I hope all is well! Thanks for watching!

[@melodylee1356]

@@TheGathuras Yes all is well!! You are very welcome 🥰

[@lifeinthecountrysidehome]

Thanks for sharing those tips. It is always nice to hear someone prospective who is actually living there. I hope you and your family have an enjoyable time and adapt well to the people and the new environment.

[@gilberttigere5116]

I love the toy improvisation i just saw there

[@padrinonc1]

Congrats and I wish you, Kevin and the kids nothing but the best and God’s blessings be upon your family. Proud of you, it takes courage to make a life changing decision as you have made. Love the 5 reasons why the decision to move was made, but “honor your husband “ stands out. God says we are to honor your husband and your wife. He sacrificed part of his life to be with you in a country he knew nothing about not you are honoring him. Keep Christ front and center and you both can move mountains! Love you guys

[@TheGathuras]

Hey Uncle Nelson! Love you!😘

[@DorothyMusyoki]

Good content. You got a new subscriber. Karibu sana Kenya

[@milkahkirundi2554]

Awesome sonia, grey content there say hi to Kevin, am from that cillage

[@TheGathuras]

He says hello!

[@AfricanUSA-th9ov]

Don't Give Strangers Here Your Direct Location. With Time, You Will Fine Something To Do To Keep You Busy Around You. Do Stuff With The Children And Some Other People Close To Where You Are Living. Make Sure That You Have Some Incomes Coming In For You

[@moniquetuset]

You inspiring me girl! 😊

[@bumblebee4280]

God bless you. What a nice lady. 😊

[@amondinyandat-zw1no]

Great video. Yeah sometimes it's not just about money but also living. Karibu Kenya

[@TheGathuras]

So true!

[@waihenyagachau5073]

Kikuyu language is easy to learn just take your time and you will get there.

[@Doreendorina]

Yeah sure

[@PapBob-jg7rd]

Kia Simmons a Black America US Army Vet with Dual Kenya US or resident Kenya and US has been travelling to Kenya since 2009 and lives in both US Florida/North Carolina and Kenya . She operates Traverze Culture that does tours and relocation for Black Diaspora families and has a utube .

[@PapBob-jg7rd]

She has acquired 164 acres of land(Courtesy of 101 year old Kenya freedom fighter , buy now pay later ) for Black diaspora and locals to invest and build and looking for partners or investors .

[@dandee7414]

Kenya is currently viewed as capital of Africa...UN offices are in Kenya

[@marymuthoni1551]

That is awesome thank you

[@nyamburakimani8180]

New sub here! This is gold content… my best for you and your fam and your transition here

[@abuwarith1]

God bless you and your family. great decision! nothing happens overnight and it wont be easy. deal with things head-on and look for solutons. most of all HAVE FAITH!

[@Sadia-u9k2y]

Kenya is great country ❤

[@Esther-yo7un]

Welcome to kenya.. I miss home.

[@Majosh11]

So true about losing weight yet eating 3 meals in Kenya while it's just the opposite in Kenya. Enjoy your move 😊

[@samuelmbugua8414]

Hi I am a new subscriber were is this village part in kenya.

[@malissasampson9103]

So proud of you sis! I appreciate your vulnerability in this vlog. And thank you for the realness with the heavy breathing! 😂Because inclines be inclining! 😂Truly happy for you and the fam ❤❤❤

[@TheGathuras]

Girl! There was no hiding he heavy breathing🤣. And there is no need of recording if the I’m not going to be real! I love you! 😘

[@Ceciliapampii]

Congratulations! Wise choice...I relocated to India from Kenya to join my husband too...miss home but I resonate with the 'to honour husband' bit😊

[@rachelfaraja]

Lovely content dear.. welcome to Kenya 😊 You are doing well so far. I live in the Capital city Nairobi and somehow wish i was in the village at home.

[@TheGathuras]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@254Original]

Am happy for your family. Blessings to you all.

[@mashkurnyandoro36]

That's a lovely part of Kenya. Where is that? I'm in Nanyuki Laikipia.

[@andrewmosiere5032]

BOSS HUYO NI BIBI YA MTU

[@OpinionatedNomad]

​@@andrewmosiere5032 not just that. None of anyone bness

[@MamjieNaerobigal254]

Work on the three things and enjoy🥰

[@amryllifetours7957]

I love your family. This is Panafricanaism at its finest. Continentals marrying diasporans . I am Caribbean American in Rwanda . i love you guys please where in Kenya are you . I will be there soon.

[@TheGathuras]

We are in Murang’a

[@annewanjiru2617]

​@@TheGathurasI pray that your family is safe during this time ❤️🙏🏼

[@wambuimwangi9225]

This must be in Murang'a my village..

[@emmanuelisanda1449]

Looks like Kisii

[@jacksongikaria5780]

@@emmanuelisanda1449 its muranga check mathai supermarket muranga

[@nyashgerald3585]

U got new sub here Kenya nice content ma'am

[@elizabethkaranja570]

Welcome home❤

[@joycew.6531]

Wow that reminds me of Muranga/ Nyeri region where I worked and lived in the early eighties....I really miss it...btw I am from UG but now I live in Canada. Enjoy paradise.

[@TheGathuras]

That’s exactly where we are! There no place like it!

[@papd3532]

As a guest of US Civil rights Organizer , Charles Cobb Jr. Kenya's Independence VP Oginga Odinga was once arrested in Atlanta while in Atlanta protesting against Black discrimination together with 17 other SNCC students . This was an embarrassment for the relations between US and Kenya after the state realized that they had locked up Kenya VP . He refused to leave jail until all the black students were released . His wishes were granted .

[@papd3532]

In 1963, US first Black Chief Justice, Thurgood Marshall, who was friends with Kenya Nationalists Tom Mboya, Oginga Odinga and Jomo Kenyatta, was responsible for writing part of Kenya's Independence constitution particularly the part on rights of racial minorities including white, Asian/Indian,Arabs etc . Prior to Kenya Independence 1963 racial segregation in Kenya ,white 1st class citizen, Asian/Indian, Arab second class citizen ,black Kenya 3rd class .

[@papd3532]

US first Black Chief Justice Thurgood Marshall was disappointed at the post independence polarization between Nationalists leaders President Jomo Kenyatta and VP Oginga Odinga and assassination of Nationalist Tom Mboya in 1960s . These were his close friends .

[@papd3532]

US civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King lost his life in 1968 at age 39 and his close friend Kenya independence Nationalists Tom Mboya lost his life in 1969 at the age of 38 . Both Tom Mboya and Dr Martin Luther King had 4 kids each all below age 13 .

[@MohamedAli-ly7jo]

You must been breathing clean and fresh air😄

[@bettyacademy]

Hey, this is Sonny❤

[@rutholang1007]

Welcome am happy for you and your family. Though making money here is not as easy.

[@TheGathuras]

It’s easier to start a business in Kenya than America. There is so much opportunity here if someone is willing to step out and take charge, start small and grow using God given wisdom.

[@galgallosora2922]

Just based on your accent i bet they will higher real quick to teach English in one of them top elite school where they teach western curriculum.

[@myhealthisgreat]

Great Video. Please start a tour company to encourage more black Americans to visit Kenya. I think most of them would do great if they invested in Kenya . Which part of Kenya is this?

[@jacksongikaria5780]

muranga

[@kweliyake5212]

Kikuyu is easy to learn. You seem to easily adapt to changes. Swahili is the national language and English is the official.

[@TheGathuras]

Thank you for the correction.

[@nyokabiinspired]

Kikuyu is easy to learn❤

[@TheGathuras]

Heeelllppp me!! It seems like they are talking so fast! 😳

[@BettyMesso]

I guess it boils down to your needs as an individual n as a family to choose to relocate or not. For some, its the thrill to rat chase n love for fast life that they relocate. Whatever works for one is all good.😊

[@TheGathuras]

This is so true!

[@lettysirkkaiyambo4186]

Hello my long lost Sister❤❤. I think we look alike. What do you think?

[@collinsmwenda548]

Another version of Mekenze Limiri

[@TheGathuras]

She is an amazing an inspiration. It seems like she and her family have done so well.

[@iamaggie]

Nice, I have subscribed.

[@samuelmbugua8414]

You are another makenzi limiri, who also relocated to kenya meru county you learn a lot from her channel.

[@Shirleyowens383]

And under your video is the title Why I’m Moving Back to America for good.

[@TheGathuras]

🥺 not everyone has the best experience and I hope the best for them wherever life takes them

[@Shirleyowens383]

@@TheGathuras Then Why can't you have that attitude in America?

[@patriciamuenimulwa1808]

The kids will enjoy most.

[@k.h.a.n.a9346]

Tell them sis...our kids get filthy because they play outside with their neighbors or cousins outside. And somehow people take pictures of them and use them for asking donations and aid...makes me mad as an African😢

[@TheGathuras]

Yes!!! 100 times yes!

[@spicylife3792]

Yes, Those who exploit my people for money as we get stereotyped. Enjoy girl.

[@papd3532]

Kenya's independence constitution was partly written by first US Black Chief Justice Thurgood Marshall who was friends with Kenya Nationalists Jomo Kenyatta, Oginga Odinga and Tom Mboya . Tom Mboya was a Keynote speaker at the March in Washington in 1963 and close friends of Dr. Martin Luther King, Harry Belafonte ,Andrew Young, Sidney Poitier, Ralph Abernathy and other black civil rights leaders .

[@papd3532]

The Kenyan Nationalists and US Black Civil rights leaders set up resources to help educate Black Kenyans denied higher education opportunities by white before Independence in 1963 . Hence Obama father to Harvard .

[@papd3532]

After Harvard where Obama father had studied Phd Economics, he worked with Nationalist Tom Mboya who was Minister Of Economic Planning and was responsible for writing Kenya's post independence Economic framework . Obama wrote about his father ,Tom Mboya and their Nilotic Luo peoples( same group as Actress LUPITA NYONGO, Ugandan-British actress SHEILA ATIM of WOMAN KING,LRA rebel JOSEPH KONY against Yoweri Museveni in Uganda comprising at least 20 million spread out in 9 territories including Tanzania ,Kenya, Uganda, DRC Congo, Chad, Central Africa Republic, Lower Egypt/Sudan, Ethiopia Gambella/Eritrea) .

[@elsieaugustin-pw3yu]

You got a new subscriber

[@TheGathuras]

Welcome! 😊

[@PriscillahMwangi]

New subscriber here ❤. Wish I could like twice 😅

[@mzuribeauty4287]

Waoh! Do your kids go to school in the village?

[@TheGathuras]

They will… we’ll be checking out schools next week.

[@ShiningHopeInspirations]

Great 👍

[@elizabethwangui2008]

Get teachers for friends, they speak good English and they will be able to teach you Swahili. I am currently in Diaspora, planning to come back home and l will touch bases with you.

[@Lantronic]

Amazing!

[@dwamburu1]

Try and connect with fellow Americans living in Kenya especially those married to Kenyans or start a WhatsApp group with such people because this will in the short term fill in the ‘isolation gap’ .

[@TheGathuras]

That’s a great idea

[@Dollarzonne]

​@@TheGathurasFantastic idea and I am blown away by your reasons and secondly concerns but the Power in you is Attitude. You are at the top of this. I hope and pray that your daughter can one day meet my 9 year old Haniffah. That would be lovely.

[@carolineprice5818]

Africa is the best,when done with making dollars ,better to go back!@

[@johnkinyanjui5331]

Just subscribed❤

[@faithyande6702]

I want to come and live in the village

[@alicewambugu5934]

Well come ❤

[@sofie9608]

Why is it so hard for me to get it in my thick head that following someone is honouring ur husband😢 ...

[@TheGathuras]

This was easy for me because it was something I also wanted to do. It becomes harder to follow and honor when it’s something we don’t want to do. But when you consider that honoring your husband is also honoring God, it becomes easier.

[@judykaranja3035]

Just subscribed

[@Globalpeace123]

Very nice place I love it ❤❤❤

[@Mystoryscripted1]

I want to do it God help me youre one brave woman will subcribe you for more.