A cold day in Nyeri, Iriaini, Othaya | Kenya | We love rural living | Village Life | Vlog

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  • We loved our time in this cold, gloomy, beautiful part of Nyeri.
    We took a Sunday walk and collected wildflowers along the way. It was so peaceful.
    Thanks for watching! ❤️🇰🇪

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  • @tiktaktoe2298
    @tiktaktoe2298 2 роки тому +45

    😂😂 George is hilarious, not only did he let them know what those leaves were used for, he gave them a bonus demonstration!!

    • @picsandvidstv1348
      @picsandvidstv1348 2 роки тому +2

      He cracked me up with that! Those kids will never forget!

  • @humphreymagua2135
    @humphreymagua2135 2 роки тому +3

    I honestly love this family. There is always this humble man with sleeveless jackets. He is always at the front leading the flock and never talks And I saw an interview where he was actually talking about how he met his wife. Man you are blessd. Your kids are are always full of energy I love them and I love you all.. I love meru because of you. 8

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  2 роки тому +2

      This is such a nice comment, thank you. ☺️
      Thanks for watching.

  • @robertwagura129
    @robertwagura129 2 місяці тому

    I grew up in othaya in the 1990s! Just discovered your channel and it's the best vlog I've seen yet.keep it going beautiful family.

  • @ChosenLove7
    @ChosenLove7 2 роки тому

    Love George bathroom story...an othe beautiful roadtrip video. We enjoyed like always. Thank you for Sharing.

  • @stellagerald4711
    @stellagerald4711 Рік тому

    Ha ha ha ha, those 🍃 magical

  • @hostshopafrica
    @hostshopafrica Рік тому

    Across the ridge is Ihuririo / kabebero where I grew up. I can assure you this is heaven on earth! I love the way you explained to the children the use of maigoya-kikuyu name for Plectranthus barbatus as traditional toilet paper, that's awesome... living with nature.

  • @wanjiru2088
    @wanjiru2088 2 роки тому +12

    Muhaha to George's demo on how to use 'maigoya'. So funny.😂

  • @sally8202
    @sally8202 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, a cool Vlog. This is now my favourite. Thank you for showing us around the area. "CBC in action'' with George explaining about the toothbrush and toilet paper. Thumbs up for George there 👍

  • @karleneshaw2056
    @karleneshaw2056 Рік тому

    They did that in Jamaica too the milkman collected milk by the gate of the farm's not anymore thing of the past in my country. Good to see the kids enjoying the walk.

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  Рік тому

      Aww that’s awesome. It was interesting to see. Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻

  • @generaliabacha7827
    @generaliabacha7827 2 роки тому +17

    Since I discovered this channel 4 days ago,i had to watch all the videos.You all blend well with nature,just the way life is supposed to be lived.
    I also love Gearge's simplicity and how he plays his role as a father and leader,it's something that i have grasped from your videos and has encouraged me to step up my game in my role of being a father.
    I have also learnt that moments with family are important and blending with nature as a family is full-filling.
    I have realized that life is not all about living in the big cities,always working and chasing paper.

  • @rahabkimani2583
    @rahabkimani2583 2 роки тому +19

    George seriously explaining tradtional tissue paper😂😂😂😂

  • @lavenderk3976
    @lavenderk3976 2 роки тому +1

    The wiping leaves are of the Rwogoya plant, they are softer than the tissue. Still being used, believe me. The toothbrush is Mūtarakwe plant. Ooh George, you cracked me so much. I used those for decades, I almost forgot about them. Anyways, thank you for the memories. We love you guys, thank you for bringing home to us here in Georgia.
    Quick recovery makenze, I'm watching this after your surgery.

  • @MsEller316
    @MsEller316 2 роки тому +8

    Who would have imagined you'd be sitting by a fireplace in Africa... it's nice that there's a seasonal change to enjoy....as you walked there was scenery that reminded me of views in the rural hills of Jamaica near the Blue Mountains....where at certain times of the year it gets pretty cold..there are homes with fireplaces.

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  2 роки тому +1

      I’m learning there are so many different climates and temperatures here.. which I love.

  • @peterkamau3766
    @peterkamau3766 2 роки тому +1

    Wow this is indeed adventure nyeri weather keeping warm indoors,you are indeed ahappy woman wife mother and enjoying every precious moments with your family. May the almighty bless you even more and keeping sharing more content 🙏, I so admire the first born Lukas.

  • @domcharleskariuki8964
    @domcharleskariuki8964 2 роки тому +2

    I am from witima in othaya I just arrived in America and your video has just made me feel like flying back immediately. I miss othaya so much already.

  • @susanmathai2266
    @susanmathai2266 2 роки тому

    Excellent 🎉🎊🎉🎊💐. Thank you for visiting Thayo Place, Othaya.

  • @Livesimplyeveryday
    @Livesimplyeveryday 2 роки тому +1

    Happiness is like this.....you don't wait for it....you create in the most simplest things around .bless up

  • @unlimitedgrace515
    @unlimitedgrace515 2 роки тому +1

    Kenya look so beautiful ❤️

  • @BudgetPoultryFarm
    @BudgetPoultryFarm Рік тому

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS

  • @jamessitati7396
    @jamessitati7396 2 роки тому +4

    Nyeri is so beautiful, good to see your family exploring different places.

  • @lonelion8098
    @lonelion8098 2 роки тому +6

    I swear that last shot of the fire place was so dreamy it reminded me of Disney shows and Christmas

  • @janemurugi9001
    @janemurugi9001 2 роки тому +5

    Woow guys...that's a great thing as a family! Walking around and enjoying the nature.
    But we need more tissue papers 📃

  • @sylvestermarete6803
    @sylvestermarete6803 2 роки тому +8

    I am surprised to realize TODAY that you people are actually in my own locality in Meru. A walking distance!

    • @gettygetty424
      @gettygetty424 2 роки тому +1

      Love this family,my neighbours,my home area is Kianjai

  • @mashoodaguda1084
    @mashoodaguda1084 2 роки тому +12

    Nice video.. the kids.. everything looks lovely 😍... I live in USA , originally from West Africa... you guys made me want to move to Kenya, specifically in the cold weather area... I just don't like too much heat.

  • @esthergachiri4799
    @esthergachiri4799 2 роки тому +7

    Our church St Benedict Iriaini Catholic church🙏really feeling connected that's my maternal home and I was born next to Othayaboys just down there and am married at Iriaini village but live at Naromoru.love you guys.❣️karibu nyumbani🙏

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  2 роки тому

      Aww so special. Thanks for the comment. I’m so glad we visited your home. Thank you for watching!

  • @Rachel-db2xo
    @Rachel-db2xo 2 роки тому +1

    Good teaching son! Culture and saving the planet ecosystem

  • @rubanikq2
    @rubanikq2 2 роки тому +4

    Hi Mekenzie! Thanks for this lovely video. I wish I was there. I saw my bestie and his cuppa-serious business tea is,eh?
    LOL to the traditional tissue paper. Please enchant us with some more of Iria-inî

  • @johnkihumba7978
    @johnkihumba7978 Рік тому

    Amazing, that's my home, looking nice.

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  Рік тому

      We loved visiting the area. So beautiful. Thanks for watching!

  • @eunicemwashinga2694
    @eunicemwashinga2694 2 роки тому

    I love the tissue papers bit...... the one that the ancestors approved 😂😂😂. I agree 100%

  • @susanngigi1164
    @susanngigi1164 9 місяців тому

    I love Nyeri.

  • @annagakuru1733
    @annagakuru1733 2 роки тому +1

    Hahahaha maigoys our traditional tissue paper, also work as a freshener the pit does not smell bad. You made my day.

  • @kymkkm1078
    @kymkkm1078 Рік тому

    Hope you got to carry with you some IRIANI Factory tea bags with you....This is my home area....Trust you enjoyed yourselves...

  • @koimt6732
    @koimt6732 2 роки тому +1

    Kenya is so beautiful!!! So green. So peaceful. You are so fortunate

  • @ShockyMphahlele-p6n
    @ShockyMphahlele-p6n Рік тому

    I love u guys ❤ Lukas he is looking like a father to match 😂🎉

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  Рік тому

      Hha ya they look so much alike sometimes!
      Thanks for watching ☺️

  • @tonnyndundahse69
    @tonnyndundahse69 2 роки тому +3

    Kenya is beautiful you just have to move around to discover the beauty and people are so welcoming, you are enjoying with the kiddos as a family

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  2 роки тому +1

      Yes it is such a beautiful place with so much to see and do. Thanks for watching!

    • @tonnyndundahse69
      @tonnyndundahse69 2 роки тому

      @@Mekenzeinkenya welcome, keep exploring, have fun with family

  • @paulkaruma5984
    @paulkaruma5984 2 роки тому +1

    Waooo.Ur husband he is Teaching his families Africans tooth brush. & African Bush toilets wiped boom leaves😂next time anytime at anywhere you will do it by Ur self. That is how we do it🙈. Well done Good Job Mackenzie families👍🇰🇪 Ur the beautiful families👋🙏godbless U

  • @awanfx5281
    @awanfx5281 2 роки тому

    Your kids are hilarious 😄 🤣 karibu sana kenya...they will grow up loving this country

  • @rosenjagi7415
    @rosenjagi7415 2 роки тому +2

    Hahaha , George has made my night, the demonstration of traditional tissue paper,we used to call them maigoya

  • @charlesweru7787
    @charlesweru7787 2 роки тому +6

    😂😂😂 just as I was watching George giving the kids the toothbrush something crossed my mind about African tissues then there I saw George showing them the tissues,I bursted out laughing,😂😂😂 I hope you went the gatitu way through gathungururu,tambaya and joined the main road or mukurwe-ini kaheti to karatina,rivers and great landscape to see

  • @nancyn5778
    @nancyn5778 2 роки тому +1

    I.laughed so hard on the wiping part..but for the tooth brush I always do that because those things worked really good..I used to have no cavities or stains until I moved to America now all the time I have cavities and stains even after brushing with the toothpaste and real brush...I love your life in kenya...am soo ready to come back too and enjoy

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  2 роки тому

      😂 glad it made you laugh . Thanks for watching!

  • @Mystoryscripted1
    @Mystoryscripted1 2 роки тому +1

    I love this family. Nice kids and great parents

  • @richardmushabe3021
    @richardmushabe3021 2 роки тому

    I really love simple life u live

  • @eunicekimani8387
    @eunicekimani8387 2 роки тому +4

    George wewe unachoma😍leaves tissue paper anyway it was awesome 👌😂😂

  • @lavenderk3976
    @lavenderk3976 2 роки тому

    I shared the rwogoya demonstration with my classmates of the 70s. And they told well, thanks for the memories!

  • @picsandvidstv1348
    @picsandvidstv1348 2 роки тому +2

    George with the traditional tissue papers!! I laughed so hard from that demonstration!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣By the way in our tribe we call them ‘Maigoya’! I don’t know about Meru’s name for that though.

  • @globalpioneer247
    @globalpioneer247 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed the walk virtually. So beautiful 😍 I knew about the toothbrush but the leaves were a first! The illustration for the use was a lol moment!😂😂😂

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Ollie, as always!
      And 😂😂 George is always keeping us entertained

  • @johnkodhek1
    @johnkodhek1 2 роки тому +1

    😂😂😂😂That demonstration...A+

  • @arieskibet6443
    @arieskibet6443 2 роки тому

    Lovely.

  • @charlesweru7787
    @charlesweru7787 2 роки тому +1

    Is it sissy,i have noticed sissy's teeth need bracelet to alined them👍 awesome video reminds me of that area during sports day playing football against kaheti,kiagoma,othaya nyeri etc was worth golden days

  • @abdinasirmohamed22
    @abdinasirmohamed22 2 роки тому

    Beautiful place to be..

  • @catywan4294
    @catywan4294 2 роки тому +2

    Wow..my home.❤️..I know what you mean and how cold it is this season....🤗🤗. And the 'maigoya'😂😂..oh..and the traditional toothbrush aka..'mùthithida'..yaani cypress tree...

    • @rubanikq2
      @rubanikq2 2 роки тому +1

      Lol...'maigoya'...I wanted to say that, but wasn't sure if anyone would get it.

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  2 роки тому +1

      Haha glad you relate to everything. Thanks so much for watching!

  • @Muthonimwai
    @Muthonimwai 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video 🥰🥰🥰it feels great to see you visiting my hometown for exploration purposes 💕💕so sweet the lessons daddy is giving the kids about nature it’s awesome

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  2 роки тому

      We loved it there and hopefully will go back! Thanks for watching.

  • @Chings001
    @Chings001 2 роки тому

    Iriani is home. Glad you had a nice time

  • @Joyous1234
    @Joyous1234 2 роки тому +1

    Hahahahaha 😂😂. The African toilet tissue usage demonstration was the highlight.
    That's a beautiful place. Enjoy yourselves. Your family is so sweet and warm. Makes me feel good

  • @funnyclips9009denniswise
    @funnyclips9009denniswise 2 роки тому

    Hehe the leaves tissue is so real....

  • @smangeledhludhlu2022
    @smangeledhludhlu2022 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful sights of Kenya. Lovely indeed

  • @miltonm.muriungi203
    @miltonm.muriungi203 2 роки тому

    5:05 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 good lessons right there.

  • @citychicdoc1596
    @citychicdoc1596 2 роки тому

    The flowers and fireplace were both beautiful.

  • @martinkaranja4665
    @martinkaranja4665 2 роки тому

    Nice adventuring.. Next pay a visit to naivasha

  • @sportssite8011
    @sportssite8011 2 роки тому

    Nyeri looks amazing 😍

  • @robertmuiruri550
    @robertmuiruri550 2 роки тому +1

    Great content as always

  • @alicewa152
    @alicewa152 2 роки тому +3

    Traditional tissue paper🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I like the way George demostrates.

  • @magnam6807
    @magnam6807 2 роки тому +3

    Was waiting for the next video. I can see you're at the border of Nyeri & Muranga. Our late president Kibaki's home is in Othaya

  • @Iamsheevicky
    @Iamsheevicky 2 роки тому +1

    nice wprk mekenze,I like your videos

  • @herman.254
    @herman.254 Рік тому +1

    Still don't believe you were around my home place like home home

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  Рік тому +1

      I always think about the place and want to go back! It was so cold and so beautiful .

  • @jameskabari8597
    @jameskabari8597 2 роки тому

    soo nice

  • @radarscreen391
    @radarscreen391 2 роки тому

    I like those bluish-green seats in your living room, oh not forgetting traditional tissue, the demonstration was perfect. the funny part is am not sure people used to wash their hands after using traditional tissue paper.

  • @alicewa152
    @alicewa152 2 роки тому +3

    You make me miss home.

  • @esthergachiri4799
    @esthergachiri4799 2 роки тому

    Wow!my home area I love it.

  • @MsResa001
    @MsResa001 2 роки тому

    The birds sound so wonderful.

  • @anastasiumuthike9087
    @anastasiumuthike9087 2 роки тому +3

    Can you make a video and tell us what made you to relocate to Kenya from US and iron out the traditional similarities and differences between Kenya and US also tell us whether you'd prefer US or Kenya lifestyle so far since you relocated there

  • @kiharamburu2981
    @kiharamburu2981 2 роки тому +1

    Othaya my rural home, nice place

  • @kagathi
    @kagathi 2 роки тому +1

    My homeplace found its niche here 😍😍😍

  • @martino6205
    @martino6205 2 роки тому +1

    Should visit Othaya again when the Aberdares are visible in the mornings. Beautiful.

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  2 роки тому

      Oooh I’m sure that’s beautiful. Will have to go back.

  • @dorothykimamo1500
    @dorothykimamo1500 2 роки тому

    I like the view so much.
    My home place.
    Traditional tissue was the best during that time.
    Your videos are lit. Keep it up

  • @myexpatlife9179
    @myexpatlife9179 2 роки тому +1

    The toothbrush tree is also the same tree you take to the house on Christmas Day.

  • @dennismbaabu7
    @dennismbaabu7 2 роки тому

    That tree is a Cyprus tree same one used for Christmas decorations but you have to look for straight ones with a reddish colour they qualify as the best tooth brush

  • @paulinemwende9124
    @paulinemwende9124 2 роки тому

    Love your videos watched all of them

  • @kweliyake5212
    @kweliyake5212 2 роки тому +3

    I hated rural life but now I miss it. My grandfather was from olkalou and had plenty of that toilet paper, I used it. 🤣🤣🤣as soft as the charming brand in USA. He would brush his teeth with those sticks this days tooth paste has whiter,.....who knows what! He lived to be 103, had all hit his teeth intact, never seen a dentist or gotten hospitalized.

    • @ellenpaul678
      @ellenpaul678 2 роки тому

      One of the ways to keep your teeth is to enjoy gītheri and sugar cane... despite the sugar.

  • @kalywa4231
    @kalywa4231 2 роки тому

    Am home place, good you enjoyed

  • @Mwas97
    @Mwas97 2 роки тому

    🤗🤓🤣 highlight of the video. Traditional tissue paper.
    Every homestead had those 'maigoya' plants near the toilets. 🤗🤓🤣🤣. I miss those old days.

  • @pattiwanyeki436
    @pattiwanyeki436 2 роки тому

    George you're hilarious! 😂😂😂😂

  • @barbaraatieno4187
    @barbaraatieno4187 2 роки тому +1

    George: What are you holding Liam? Liam: I'm holding a traditional tissue paper.😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆. I remember using one of those leaves while going to the latrine, gosh some of the leaves had tiny rough textured spikes would really prick your butt😄😄😄😄

  • @mocua2910
    @mocua2910 2 роки тому

    It's the birds whistling

  • @JUSTWANGUI
    @JUSTWANGUI 2 роки тому

    Iria-ni is my martanal gradma home wow ,am amazed last time I was there ni 2017, went to iria-ni primary my early years

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  2 роки тому

      That’s so awesome. Thanks for watching ☺️

  • @martinmacharia3134
    @martinmacharia3134 2 роки тому

    Everything looks like a painting.😁

  • @nck2310
    @nck2310 2 роки тому

    KUZZY NICE PLACE......

  • @carolinemutegi1056
    @carolinemutegi1056 2 роки тому +1

    Both Meru and Nyeri are quite cold. But Nyeri has a different kind of cold.. A quiet cold.. Lol. So l prefer the Meru cold.

    • @picsandvidstv1348
      @picsandvidstv1348 2 роки тому +1

      Meru isn’t that cold though. Nyeri, kirinyaga, Limuru, Nyandarua are the coldest

    • @carolinemutegi1056
      @carolinemutegi1056 2 роки тому +1

      @@picsandvidstv1348 really? I have stayed in all those places.. Of course Nyandarua and Limuru take the cup. And true, Meru is better.

  • @cecilianduguta8241
    @cecilianduguta8241 2 роки тому

    Yess...Natural.tooth brush!

  • @lucywambugu9430
    @lucywambugu9430 2 роки тому

    awww this is my shags!!

  • @gettygetty424
    @gettygetty424 2 роки тому

    This family comes from my home area,i love them so much,Am from Kianjai

  • @jamesmurag863
    @jamesmurag863 2 роки тому

    When I can access those leafs I prefer them over tissue paper. Had no idea you dropped by home though. I avoid that place at this time for its biting cold between June and August

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  2 роки тому

      It was very cold! But I love having a cold place to go to when I want winter vibes from US ☺️
      Thanks for watching!

  • @martinchege8487
    @martinchege8487 2 роки тому +11

    You now need a drone to capture the epic scenes from a birds view otherwise good work

  • @TIMOTHYMUTETHIAOFFICIAL
    @TIMOTHYMUTETHIAOFFICIAL 2 роки тому +1

    George knows trees that qualify for mukinyi. Mr Mukinyi

  • @roxanalinoflores3280
    @roxanalinoflores3280 Рік тому

    🌿🌿😄

  • @Let_us_be_real
    @Let_us_be_real 2 роки тому

    George is right those were the tissue people used and by the way in the villages there are people who still use them infact if you ever visit a home and find that plant don't dare cut it down you will have done one big mistake for the family coz that plant has the very soft leaves than any other plant that exists hence making them suitable for being a tissue

  • @esthergachiri4799
    @esthergachiri4799 2 роки тому +1

    I saw one of my grandpa's from my in law side.🥰

    • @JUSTWANGUI
      @JUSTWANGUI 2 роки тому

      hii ni area Gani was there kitambo aki ,made me miss home since shush passed we rarely go there

    • @Mekenzeinkenya
      @Mekenzeinkenya  2 роки тому

      Oh wow, that’s so awesome!

  • @lovenature4241
    @lovenature4241 2 роки тому

    BLESSINGS

  • @arieskibet6443
    @arieskibet6443 Рік тому

    I still look for this video just to laugh🤣🤣

  • @pnyongo
    @pnyongo 2 роки тому

    nice fireplace