Is homelessness among Kenyans in US exaggerated?

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • Incidents of homelessness, violence, suicide and general destitution among Kenyans in the US remain a cause for concern. But many won't discuss these issues openly for fear that they might expose the Kenyan community abroad to judgment and social ridicule. NTV's BMJ Muriithi reports from Atlanta

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  • @eguluadhiambo229
    @eguluadhiambo229 6 років тому +16

    Kenyans in the USA still have evil feelings of tribalism, na ujinga ya Kenyan politics. These has caused a lot division is social groups , that every member has to be from a certain tribe.lts shame that is also seen in kenyan churches .

    • @davidomurwa9275
      @davidomurwa9275 6 років тому

      Egulu Adhiambo truth and nothing but the truth

    • @dubol07
      @dubol07 6 років тому

      Kikuyus have a channel here on UA-cam for Kikuyus in Diaspora. It doesn't get more tribalistic than that!

    • @raffraffie7799
      @raffraffie7799 6 років тому

      +dubol07 really?

  • @staceymayar4606
    @staceymayar4606 6 років тому +7

    America is a wonderful place as long as you have focus.

  • @kingauthur7518
    @kingauthur7518 6 років тому +13

    To succeed in life it's doesn't matter where you are what's matter is who you are

    • @breechinginlet652
      @breechinginlet652 6 років тому +2

      marian sure

    • @mentuhotepii2641
      @mentuhotepii2641 6 років тому

      Explain how a person can succeed in a country like Kenya where 60% of its citizens live in abject poverty??!

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 6 років тому

      marian how about Jigger Victims?

    • @raffraffie7799
      @raffraffie7799 6 років тому

      +Irene Davo 😂😂

    • @iwrotethis4712
      @iwrotethis4712 5 років тому

      Fucktard!, that shit is unrelated.

  • @steveirungu3132
    @steveirungu3132 2 роки тому +3

    I will never return to Kenya to me it's a hell NO I'm extremely sorry 😐😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔 that's the bitter truth by Steve Irungu Jermaine

  • @lilianchepkemoi3073
    @lilianchepkemoi3073 7 років тому +12

    Kenyans please support your fellow Kenyans we are one people one nation, always praying for you

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 6 років тому

      Lilian Chepkemoi how about Jigger Victims?

    • @raffraffie7799
      @raffraffie7799 6 років тому

      +Irene Davo 😂😂😂😂

  • @raindrops1942
    @raindrops1942 6 років тому +6

    These people need to grow up. People die everyday around the world. There is alcoholism, drug problem, poverty and stress everywhere around the world. What makes you think Kenyans are not subjected to the same life struggles. You chose to focus on the negativity. There are so many success stories here in the US they just don’t get involved in these naysayers kind of talk.

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 6 років тому

      Rain drops watch video of Jim Nduruchi called Andrew

  • @jotaya
    @jotaya 6 років тому +1

    Where can you find an eighth grader having a job(with parents consent), and a Kenyan American college student having a full time job, getting a full scholarship to study abroad program ( not based on how rich the parents are), and many opportunities to excel in the field of their choosing if they are willing to work hard??? Tell me ma friends, where? Maisha ni magumu everywhere, and I feel for the family of this young man. May his soul RIP. But, with that said, hardwork and determination is key. And being mature enough to know that coming to America doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a show off competition with others, then you’ll be fine, and not a ticket to flowing cash, or instant riches. I think some people set the bar too high when they leave Kenya, and expectations from people back home is usually too high depending on the picture you paint. Also remember, not having the right paperwork, especially for those who come on student visas, it’s tough. F1 Visa only allows students to work 20hrs a week. That means that, depending on the city you live in and the needs of ones/the student family back home, shida tupu, stress mingi!
    Otherwise maisha can be hard anywhere, but for me and my experience in life, yes, East or West, home is best, but for now, I choose the US of A.
    Study abroad na you’re abroad😊. Yup, if one is a student with the right paperwork/documents, or an American citizen from whichever country in the world, some colleges in the US have a Study Abroad program in partnership with some colleges in some/many countries around the world, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. This is a privilege in many ways, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything for my children! I love ma Mama land Kenya, but America is my home for now, and it’s blessed me in many ways. I’m grateful!
    I hope each and every Kenyan abroad find the peace and satisfaction within, and get the wisdom, humility, strength, and determination, and love that’s needed/necessary to accomplish their goals in life, whatever their goals are!

  • @steveirungu3132
    @steveirungu3132 2 роки тому +2

    I will never return to Kenya period I'm extremely sorry 😐😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔 that's the bitter truth by Steve Irungu Jermaine

  • @kitirjaba1678
    @kitirjaba1678 6 років тому +4

    Makes me love my country even more. Kenya😍

    • @tlr8879
      @tlr8879 5 років тому +1

      kitir jaba I’m telling You! The grass is not always greener on the other side 🇰🇪🙏🏾

    • @bellaolum9768
      @bellaolum9768 5 років тому

      With all the problems we have here I'd be reluctant to move

  • @kenyanenterpreneur328
    @kenyanenterpreneur328 8 років тому +2

    I have only been to US once for just 2 weeks, but I think living abroad is tough you just have to be tougher ......I live comfortably in UK tho. It wasn't always easy, but with education and right attitude u get ahead . My only thing is, I notice Kenyans stick to their mentalities mostly but u have toemulate your host to fit in their picture!

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 6 років тому

      Kenyan Enterpreneur are you still in UK?

  • @steveirungu3132
    @steveirungu3132 2 роки тому +2

    Kenya to me it's a hell NO I'm extremely sorry 😐😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔 that's the bitter truth by Steve Irungu Jermaine

    • @kaykay5605
      @kaykay5605 2 місяці тому

      Wewe una wazimu bladifwakni

  • @gracehinga2297
    @gracehinga2297 7 років тому +1

    Any country is good when eac individual has focus,determination,adoptability to fit in plan to work hard
    WE USED TO SAY "TIME I S MONEY" just a joke in Kenya its the reality in US. every minute counts to $.bora kujipanga nini,lini,wapi,nani....poleni jameni.

  • @jotaya
    @jotaya 6 років тому

    Coming to America is no ticket to heaven. Failure ni lazima for many of us before we finally succeed. It’s the determination and hardwork just like everywhere else in the world. Except in America, you get more opportunities/chances to make it as you wish/ as fits you!

    • @africanqueenmo
      @africanqueenmo 2 роки тому

      So you're saying he did not work hard and was not determined?

  • @kite160
    @kite160 7 років тому +2

    kengan if you get homeless it best this best to stay around your people

  • @africanqueenmo
    @africanqueenmo 2 роки тому

    How sad this man felt alone when he ran into the law. I cant imagine how he felt to lose a job at Apple and live on the streets Kenyans need to be more empathetic less judgemental and more helpful. I feel for his family back home he was a bright star that lost an opportunity to shine because of lack of support. Depression is an illness if he received treatment he may be here today. Noone should blame him.

  • @steveirungu3132
    @steveirungu3132 2 роки тому

    My favourite county to visit ie India and New Zealand by Steve Irungu Jermaine

  • @nancydavid7680
    @nancydavid7680 5 років тому +2

    Kenyans hatupendani period!!

  • @hillaryopiyo435
    @hillaryopiyo435 Рік тому

    Shauri yenu Kenyans.Sasa kama kwa nchi yenu nyinyi wenyewe hampendani, mkienda nchi zingine mtapendanaje? nani atawapenda? Nani atajali na nyinyi? Charity begins at home

  • @momigioseko477
    @momigioseko477 6 років тому

    That’s just a few cases , how many people have died in Kenya 🇰🇪 our country for lack of food , shelter and jobless How many people are in streets of Nairobi who are educated! I strongly believe in any society there is always the good side of the story and the bad side therefore one example has not justified your thoughts 💭! Gerrarahere

  • @rosecherono5689
    @rosecherono5689 5 років тому

    Prayers alot helped alot and never give up.

  • @mashmose8594
    @mashmose8594 7 років тому +2

    Hii ni mbaya sana ndio kwamana nitatengemeza ndoto langu hapa kenya.

  • @rachaelnjeri132
    @rachaelnjeri132 6 років тому +2

    Wow Kenyans aren't living that great

  • @farish2899
    @farish2899 8 років тому +2

    oh so sad plize come back home hakuna kama nyumbani.

  • @clarionphilips2556
    @clarionphilips2556 6 років тому

    No. It is real, hawajui kujipanga!

  • @MAJIK_FINGAZ
    @MAJIK_FINGAZ 9 років тому

    my first year was a stressful year but i decided to go back in school so i can get my AMERICAN DEGREE

    • @charleschacha8584
      @charleschacha8584 9 років тому +2

      t normally when u realized u mama and dad is not a round no more it fuckin stressful

  • @kite160
    @kite160 7 років тому

    I here puff daddy this kengan

    • @bubemorre5407
      @bubemorre5407 6 років тому

      Gerard Christopher Kenya 🇰🇪 did you her kengan

  • @kevinlipps2817
    @kevinlipps2817 Рік тому

    The United States has a lot of homeless people regardless. You'll find them in all backgrounds.
    It's becoming unaffordable for the average person. That includes immigrants that come here.
    Sure you can find a job but most of the jobs don't pay the cost of living, even in positions that require more education.
    The United States can be stressful too. You can easily become a slave, and you're just working to maintain a superficial life.

  • @rimun5235
    @rimun5235 6 років тому

    2:37 Jomo Kenyatta is that you?

  • @cajunmandick2985
    @cajunmandick2985 6 років тому +1

    Why isn't obama helping his people? He was born there, his granny and brother Robert said so and so I believe them. BLM,,,,,,,,,yeah.right.

    • @raindrops1942
      @raindrops1942 6 років тому +1

      Cajunman Dick
      Why should Obama be responsible for them? He achieved success through hardworking and determination, if you are sitting around waiting to be spoon fed too bad for you.

    • @kaykay5605
      @kaykay5605 2 місяці тому

      Youre insane