@@mrsoshadabaadmannd it’s only going to get better! The government of Kenya 🇰🇪 is building up to 100,000kms of fiber optic network and 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots by 2025! 👍
Because these are mediocre achievements! Knowing what potential there is in this country, we oughtta be quite a few tiers higher than where we are now....courtesy of poor political leadership!
Two main things you forgot to mention compared to the USA are; 1.Kenya..Nairobi is relatively safe in the context of no mass shootings 2. No one is targeting you because of your skin color. ( you forget about you skin color and see yourself as just human) isn’t that an amazing feeling ?
Thank you guys for spreading the love. Showcasing Africa the way it’s supposed to be. I’m a Kenyan but a proud African. I wish more black Americans could visit the continent and appreciate the beauty and where the ancestry lies. We should spread love. Thanks once again. Your videos anytime for me. 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️
When it comes to speaking English. Kenya was colonized by the British so English is one of our adopted languages, it’s taught in schools and even when we speak Swahili we mix English at times, im a Kenyan living in America and I love seeing ppl taking the chance to see for and experience what they don’t show in mainstream media .🤗🤗
@jnjaramba no need to bring Tanzania into the mix whenever the discussion is about Kenya. FYI - Tanzania was colonised by Germany and later became a trusteeship of the Brits. We opted to focus on Kiswahili past the colonial era...no harm in self-identity if that's what rocks one's boat. Props to Kenya for speaking more English as it equates to "education" as you've put it. Much love ❤🇹🇿
We continue to follow your journey from South Africa and beyond. Although we may not be present in person, we wholeheartedly believe that immersing ourselves in your videos will allow us to feel as if we are right there alongside you. Your content continues to be exceptional, as always. Sending love from South Africa. Shalom! 🇿🇦
It's heartwarming ti heae such wonderful feedback about Kenya. As a Kenya living in Canada, I miss the great weather. I miss mpesa that I didn't need to carry my bank card everywhere! Heightened security in Nairobi is cos of terrorist attacks that we experienced over time, so we don't take that for granted.
Hi guys, been loving your content over last couple of weeks. Really happy that you are enjoying Africa and its so cool to hear about the different countries from your perspective. Not sure what your African itinerary is and how long you will be traveling for, but I'm just thinking that returning to the States will be such a culture shock for you now🙂 Stay safe, xoxo from Cape Town.
Coming from someome born & raised in Nairobi, I'm enjoying your content covering Africa. Two things I'd like to mention; about security, we've had a few terrorist incidents in the past like the US embassy bombing way back in the late 90's but I was a toddler back then so I don't have any recollection of what the immediate reaction to that was but I was in high school when the Westgate attack happened about 10yrs ago & I'd say that's where security really got beefed up all around Nairobi in the malls, supermarkets, shopping centres etc. At this point anyone that's lived in Nrb for a significant amount of time is used to the security checks & as you guys mentioned, it does make you feel safe when visiting these places with lots of human "traffic". About the cultural diversity, I think it's worth mentioning that there are lots of tribes & ethnic groups here(over 40). A huge portion of the Indians you saw as well as the Arabs & Somalis are mostly Kenyan natives...like 3rd, 4th or even 5th generation cause some Somali tribes ended up being within the Kenyan borders when the colonialists were drawing up the borders & the Indian population is from when the British brought them over for labour when building the railways. The Arabs settled here ages ago along the coast when they came over mostly for trade purposes. I'll leave it at that cause I don't want to turn this into some essay, lol.
Look up Westgate mall attack to understand our security situation. Bordering Somalia was not always easy for us.. In the past it was terror.. But things have normalized, though the vigilance remains. Kenyans speak good English.. it's our medium of instruction in schools courtesy of our colonizers 😂😂 our roads are much better now than they were not so long ago.. Enjoy your stay!
@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE I am a Kenyan Somali. We have a region of mainly Somali's ( North Eastern) I assert that it is US and other global powers that cause the "terror". I do not begrudge you though
Actually, Somali food and Indian food are NOT international. There are Somali Kenyans and Indian Kenyans. In Kenya, each tribe has some food they identify with. There are commonalities as well, but some are specific to certain tribes. So, The Indian and Somali food you had is also just Kenyan food. I live in the US, but the best pizza I've had was in Kenya-Malindi... There is an Italian population that settled in the Kenyan coast mostly, so our pizzas can be really good!
For settling in, I would advise diaspora Africans to consider the below for a more easier landing: Kenya, Ghana, Namibia, Rwanda and maybe Tanzania South Africa in that order. You will have less disappointments and self-doubt. After some time, you can now explore the field depending on your appetite for adventure. I will explain why if there is interest from readers. Thanks.
Kenya is diverse in so many ways … we’re blessed but our leaders let us down…. We hope for the best though… looking to move back from the states to practice farming, I hope to invite yo’all to my farm one day….peace 🙌🏿
@@isaackrugut4621it's myopic how you worship leaders whom close to every Kenyan complain how.we have achievements but they r mediocre compared to our potential...
Visit the coast it's a whole different vibe over there. We have a phrase in Swahili that says "kuingia rahisi,kutoka ngumu" which translates to- it's easy to go to the coast but it's very hard to leave 😂
LoL! I didn't know that but I can't tell you how many people I have told that if I didn't have 3 children in South Africa, I would not have gone back. I LOVED Malindi and Mombasa! Jambo!
This so encouraging to Afro-Americans to visit the continent anywhere. It doesn't need to be in EA, but just visit somewhere anywhere on the mother continent.
So happy to see your channel growing so much! I adore you guys! Y’all are living by dream so when I see you 2 in the motherland with your babies it’s like watching my dream in real time and I truly enjoy your energy as well! So happy to see y’all growing! ❤
Wow... good to hear... But im surprised your talk about food in Kenya but only foreign cuisine. You should have teied some pilau, nyama choma, mukimo, fried tilapia with Ugali, matoke, githeri, mahamri with masala tea etc...
Been watching the reaction videos about African countries and I am glad that you visited. I hope African Americans get more involved and have interests in Africa. Enjoy your time in Kenya Brothers
Come to Nakuru I will give you a good tour of every place that is a big name Eg Menengai creator Lake Nakuru,Elementaita, Naivasha. Hyrax Hill And many more
My Kenyan friend, who is currently studying in Cape Town, tells me how unstable electricity is in South Africa. It made me appreciate my country more. Proud Kenyan 🇰🇪🇰🇪
Kenya is a beautiful country with beautiful people, but I've noticed that Kenyans often have a tendency to compete against other countries unnecessarily. As a South African, I strive to provide unbiased comments that credit Kenya, but I've observed a different attitude among Kenyans. South Africa is not in competition with you guys, you're in a competition with yourselves.
@@Joe_Ndlozi As a Kenyan I respect south africans for their cool nature and we consider you guys to be our big brother and where we go wrong we will listen to your kind correction we love SA
Your daughter's reactions to everything tells us everything witg more content would love to see her all smiles a family that tours together its beautiful.Thumbs up Kenya doing well so far..😊
Brace, July is the chilliest weather in Kenya. The Southerly Wind brings in the chill from the South African winter. However, at the coast, the temperature right now is just about right.. Not too hot or not too humid. Please, also check out the other big mammal migration.. Whales and dolphins at the coast.. Go watch them at Wasini all the way to Malindi.. South Coast. Had lots of fun with a massive humpback whale and six dolphins jumping and swimming rings around our boat in 2018.. Everyone just thinks of the Mara migration...
Do you love tea? Or coffee? If yes, make sure you visit tea farms in Kiambu/Limuru (less than one hour drive from Nairobi) and see how it's grown. It's called the green carpet. I'm sure you'll like it.
Good to see you guys tracing your roots exploring the African continent keep it up.. the stigma in Europe and America, Africa is painted as a jungle and backwards but u guys are showing the other side the media doesn’t show the world ❤
This was in response to a commenter from South Africa who advised diaspora AFricans to focus on other AFrican countries for settling. Well, most of these diaspora Africans are West Afrikan originally so they will connect more with the likes of Ghana etc as they quickly see a lot of similarities. Ghana is also relatively doing betetr economically, socially and politically in that region. Nigeria is where the most come from but the disorganisation and chaos is too much. Frenc-speaking Cameroun, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Mali, Guinea are also their homes but language barrier is real and apart from Senegal there really is not well-developed tourism industry. In any case, many of the nationals from these countries worship France and dream of illegally migrating there. The other West Afrikan English speakers - Gambia is too small, not developed and full of British holidaymakers ( who the locals seem to prefer) while Sierra Leone and Liberia are also too undeveloped and recovering from civil wars. The Afro-portuguese diaspora from Brazil is not as conscious or educated on Afrikan matters as the Americans and there is no mass push to visit Afrika. They are also poorly organised and ignore their African ancestry. When nationals from such countries visit Afrika, they prefer Lusophone countries like Angola, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and maybe Guinea Bissau. Luanda Angola is infact very familiar to them. The Lusophone Africans also seem to be still heavily mentally and culturally colonised by Portugal. Now, the East and Southern Afrikan countries like Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania as well as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi etc are mainly English-speaking and have quite well developed tourism industries ( though geared for white Europeans) and are also starting to do quite well economically. The diaspora Africans LOVE them first time esp TZ, KE, RW and ZA. After a while, the diasporans start noticing that the people despite being fellow Africans are quite different to them - in build, intuition, culture, temperament and perception. The traditional foods are also not that similar as West Afrikan food which are more seasoned and spiced. These people are overwhelmingly Bantu. Bantus and West Africans are quite different people despite looking somewhat similar on first appearance. The Niger Congo classisfication should be done away and broken down to Niger-Kordofan and Bantu (Congo-Great Lakes) language and cultural groupings. One thing a diaspora AFrican from America will definitely find different in East and Southern Africa is a more European influence in food, attire, culture in East and South Africa as these were settler colonies ( Northern Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe) therefore some influences linger a lot longer than most of West Africa which had a form of indirect rule under local African chiefs. Therefore in West AFrika they still hold some form of relevance and thus influence tangible culture like food, attire, cultural ceremonies, music, fashion and art. Indeed these are readily apparent and easily identifiable as African in all of West Afrika in a way that is more than what you will see in East and SOuthern Afrika apart form the Zulu of SA. Some diaspora Africans will appreciate this and the more erudite ones will draw quick parallels to some of their Southern US African cultures because this is where they stem from. Congo and Cameroun In Central AFrica was another source of diaspora Africans but language barrier to Afro-Americans will make cultural comparisons not quickly discernible. Bantus in East and Southern Afrika and especially Kenya and South Afrika also have lots of culture, language, music, fashion and art. It's only that is a bit decoupled from what a visitor will see in daily life of a big westernized city like Nairobi, Joburg, Cape Town etc. Mostly you have to attend certain ceremonies, museums, fashion shows, cooking galas, specific restaurants or certain locations eg Maasai villages to appreciate it. Ironically, East and Southern AFrican countries have promoted Afrikan languages more than the West AFrikans. In East you find more officialized local languages like Kiswahili, Zulu, Sotho, Tswana, Shona, Kinyarwanda etc. Swahili is the leading continental language and the most widely spoken Afrikan language. West African countries still strictly use colonial languages for all official purposes unlike Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho all of which has at least one African language in offical status. Most diaspora Africans come to Tanzania or Kenya to learn Kiswahili. One thing they also notice in Afrikan is a preponderance of Asian (meaning Arab and Indian) cultural influences in the Swahili Coast ( Indian Ocean port cities) and a bit inland. This impacts religion, food, attire, taboos, social interaction, names etc and a visitor to Dar es Salaam might be tempted to think TZ is all hot, sweaty and having lots of Islamic influence. These also makes the beach life not as much freer as in Ghana UNLESS you visit certain very LIBERAL beach locations and clubs. If you don't know these places you may not enjoy as much. East Africa also has some slight influence from non-Bantu to their North like the Nilotes and Cushites who are mainly pastoralist with a very different culture that is generally quite reserved and weary of foreigners. Amongst themselves in remote rural areas, they are also very war-like. Ironically, one of these communities are the Maasai who are the posterchild of tourism in Kenya and Tanzania. Their cultures are totally different to Bantus and West AFrikans and therefore to diaspora Africans of West and South West AFrikan origin. Maasai culture is very appealing to white tourists. So, the pull factors for East and Southern AFrica ie well-developed tourism industry, friendliness to tourists, good infrastructure, English, reliable electricity, working systems, familiar cityscape in the case of Kenya and SA can also become push factors when an Afro-American yearns for a more familiar cultural environment and ancestry in say Ghana or Nigeria. Also, they will sooner realise they are the 'Other African' when they can't converse in Kiswahili. Unless they are okay with eating foreign ethnic ( eg Indian) and westernized cuisine, the Bantu foods like Sima, mboga and nyama may not suit their palate. The reverse is also true, people who start with West AFrika to be closer to their ancestors and familiar foods, local culture may dicover that they yearn for a little bit more infrastructure and better systems in East and Southern Africa - Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Botswana, Namibia etc to make a living working online or running an establishment that doesn't only rely on one race of clientele. They may also just want a system that is near enough the Western ones they are used to. Not to say Lagos, Abuja, Accra, Dakar ain't modern but for an Afro-American there will be first how the law works - Francophile law code is very different. Nigeria may have much more scams, corruption, hustle and bustle than expected. Ghana is quite suitable and may be heaven for some time until a yearning to see the other parts of the continent strikes. I ommitted the Horn of Africa from East Africa as they are totally different people. Somalia is a terrorist and civil-war hellhole where nobody wants to visit. Somalis are Cushite Africans but seem to be abandoning their culture en masse and aping an Arabian one. The Somalians are a visible minority to Afro-Americans as they are a post-refugee population present in certain Mid-Western cities in USA. Ethiopia is a different ballgame. Despite being majority Cushitic, it has for thousands of years modeled it's culture on the Habesha who are a mixed Cushitic/ Nilotic and Ethio-Semitic people. The Ethiopians are respected by other AFricans as well as diaspora Africans despite being culturally and socially quite different especially those from West, Central and Southern AFrica. This is because of their strong Pan-African political ideology and Haile Selassie. I hope this helps.
@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE you have been to a number of African countries now and you two are smart, well spoken people. Have you noticed anything different among African countries? It would be nice to hear your view looking in rather than us looking across.
Wow! I really enjoyed reading that. Especially how you compartmentalised various regions around Africa. Very informative. I will add that the Nilotes in Kenya are very much front and center in the socio-political arena along with the Bantus.
I spent a week in Rwanda same about the security they had a mirror on a pole to look under your car to go into the bank and a lo of the stores had checks going in some had checks going out
Hi, 2 comments. Kenya is a former British colony so English is the national language alongside Swahili. On security, historically, terrorists targeted crowded areas and places with foreigners such as malls, hence the security, making mass shootings nearly impossible. Knock on wood. Thanks for being honest and positive about Kenya😊
Next time you guys are around, cover the sports culture as well, see how guys enjoy both local sports and international sports (interesting to note of nba na nfl fans). Appreciate the video, good going
Wish you covered the matatu culture in detail or atleast saw more artistic buses...the pics you showed were just the basic matatus we have veery impressive ones
President Ruto should consider appointing you as Kenyan ambassadors!😂 Great review of my beautiful country 🇰🇪. Glad you had a good time. Come again. Kenya yetu hakuna matata.
Kenyan cultures that live near the borders are also found in the neighboring countries. For example 1. Maasai: Kenyan Maasai and Tanzanian Maasai 2. Kuria: Kenyan Kuria and Tanzanian Kuria 3. Somali: Kenyan Somali and Somalian Somali 4. Oromo: Kenyan Oromo and Ethiopian Oromo 5. Luhya: Kenyan Luhya and Ugandan Luhya
About Security : The last few years have been challenging for us terrorism-wise. And Shopping malls in particular have been areas of security concern. We are not about to have another Westgate, so most high end malls have those tight security checks
Regarding Terrorism in Ke, can Americans Really Complaint about it...or the totality of Insecurity... American Gun Crimes , murders and Rampant Racialism Amounts to Domestic Terrorism.. Not a Single week goes by without such negative news .. It takes years and sometimes Ages for Islamic Terrorism to Infiltrate and Attack Kenya....and some Islamist Jihadist are Europeans and of Foreign Extraction without Scruples. ... Terrorism includes home based Murders in USA Malls, School and Neighborhods...which should be called out and vilified..
Some years ago Westgate mall in westlands was attacked, I guess it was the alshabaabs from Somali. That's why since then the security is always top notch.....
It seems you guys don't stop liking Kenya haa!!you came visited for some days then went to visit other countries only to come back... Kenya is so addictive and am proud to be kenyan. Welcome back guys
Arabs,Indians,somalis, congolese,burundians, ghanians, Sudanese,Nigerians,tanzanians, Ugandans ,ethopians,. . And many more.. we are very cultural diverse,no wonder most ambassadors refuse ro leave and settle...coupled with all you mentioned
@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE oh you did,? And did you go to the cultural Masai market at the BASEMENT parking? It's open DAILY from 8am to 8pm. And they have a wide variety of cultural items you may want to buy.
The thing about the intense security checks, wasn't always like that. It became a big deal after the Westgate siege and the more recent Dusit hotel attack. So it became pretty much the norm for malls and public places like malls to heighten their security checks.
As a South African who visit Kenya I was pleasently surprised how strong the internet is. Literally drove up the road the signal was still pulling.
Yea it’s really good
Why were you shocked about our internet connectivity? It's one of the best on the continent
@@WandiaNjama I didn't know. Thought it was just regular.
@@mrsoshadabaadman come visit often, we've got more surprises for you 😜
@@mrsoshadabaadmannd it’s only going to get better! The government of Kenya 🇰🇪 is building up to 100,000kms of fiber optic network and 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots by 2025! 👍
As a Kenyan it's such a blessing to hear such a good report about our country. Many of us do not realize how much we have done as a country.
Because these are mediocre achievements! Knowing what potential there is in this country, we oughtta be quite a few tiers higher than where we are now....courtesy of poor political leadership!
Literally literally 😢
At first I hated this mentality. But now, I feel like it's what has really got us here in the first place.
Kenya has an energy that's undeniable im looking forward to visiting Kenya in 2024
I wanna take you around if you don't mind
Two main things you forgot to mention compared to the USA are; 1.Kenya..Nairobi is relatively safe in the context of no mass shootings
2. No one is targeting you because of your skin color. ( you forget about you skin color and see yourself as just human) isn’t that an amazing feeling ?
No they target u based on your ethnic group
@@shadowbanned7357 who's they? Who targets people in Kenya based on ethnicity and how exactly do they do it?
Thank you guys for spreading the love. Showcasing Africa the way it’s supposed to be. I’m a Kenyan but a proud African. I wish more black Americans could visit the continent and appreciate the beauty and where the ancestry lies. We should spread love. Thanks once again. Your videos anytime for me. 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️
Bora ukae rada our country is a free country 🥰🥰🥰😂😂😂😂😂😂 ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Am so proud of my motherland ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧 kenyans here i need many thumbs up 🙏🥹🥹🥹🥹
Thanks for watching
When it comes to speaking English. Kenya was colonized by the British so English is one of our adopted languages, it’s taught in schools and even when we speak Swahili we mix English at times, im a Kenyan living in America and I love seeing ppl taking the chance to see for and experience what they don’t show in mainstream media .🤗🤗
Thanks for the info
Tell em how it is Winnie.
So was Tanzania ..but they don't speak as much English ..so it's not about being colonised but education thereafter
@@jnjarambaTanzania was colinised by Germany
@jnjaramba no need to bring Tanzania into the mix whenever the discussion is about Kenya. FYI - Tanzania was colonised by Germany and later became a trusteeship of the Brits. We opted to focus on Kiswahili past the colonial era...no harm in self-identity if that's what rocks one's boat. Props to Kenya for speaking more English as it equates to "education" as you've put it. Much love ❤🇹🇿
Love it! I've recently decided to move to Kenya from America. The three of you have helped me greatly in making my decision. SHALOM!
Welcome, feel at home
This is the land of peace
@@violetkadenyi8810 Thank you so much. I know, I can't wait to be home!
Travel to Western Kenya. You will experience the magnificent Rift Valley, the beautiful tea farms in Kericho, lake Victoria.
Aaah, exactly, the beautiful lake Victoria beaches... 😊😊
We continue to follow your journey from South Africa and beyond. Although we may not be present in person, we wholeheartedly believe that immersing ourselves in your videos will allow us to feel as if we are right there alongside you. Your content continues to be exceptional, as always. Sending love from South Africa. Shalom! 🇿🇦
We really appreciate the love and thanks for watching
It's heartwarming ti heae such wonderful feedback about Kenya. As a Kenya living in Canada, I miss the great weather. I miss mpesa that I didn't need to carry my bank card everywhere! Heightened security in Nairobi is cos of terrorist attacks that we experienced over time, so we don't take that for granted.
Hi guys, been loving your content over last couple of weeks. Really happy that you are enjoying Africa and its so cool to hear about the different countries from your perspective. Not sure what your African itinerary is and how long you will be traveling for, but I'm just thinking that returning to the States will be such a culture shock for you now🙂 Stay safe, xoxo from Cape Town.
It probably will be a culture shock😂
Coming from someome born & raised in Nairobi, I'm enjoying your content covering Africa. Two things I'd like to mention; about security, we've had a few terrorist incidents in the past like the US embassy bombing way back in the late 90's but I was a toddler back then so I don't have any recollection of what the immediate reaction to that was but I was in high school when the Westgate attack happened about 10yrs ago & I'd say that's where security really got beefed up all around Nairobi in the malls, supermarkets, shopping centres etc. At this point anyone that's lived in Nrb for a significant amount of time is used to the security checks & as you guys mentioned, it does make you feel safe when visiting these places with lots of human "traffic".
About the cultural diversity, I think it's worth mentioning that there are lots of tribes & ethnic groups here(over 40). A huge portion of the Indians you saw as well as the Arabs & Somalis are mostly Kenyan natives...like 3rd, 4th or even 5th generation cause some Somali tribes ended up being within the Kenyan borders when the colonialists were drawing up the borders & the Indian population is from when the British brought them over for labour when building the railways. The Arabs settled here ages ago along the coast when they came over mostly for trade purposes.
I'll leave it at that cause I don't want to turn this into some essay, lol.
Thanks for the info
Thanks for adding context. I appreciated the information. I like that type of history😊
@@carell330 sure thing 👍🏾
I definitely want to visit Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪
Love you guys from Ethiopia 🇪🇹
you're welcome 🤗
You definitely should. We would love to visit Ethiopia as well.
You Should Please 🙏
Welcome 🥰❤️
Kenya is beautiful. I wanna visit Ethiopia to understand why the calendar is 7 years behind 😮
Wherever you go family,you are taking us with you. That is so enlightening, Shout out to you...
Thanks for watching
I love the chemistry between you two, how you take turns to speak. Please make Africa your second home. We 💓 U.
Thank you
The most cutest couples ever this is a match made in heaven ❤❤
We really appreciate the love
Kenya is this amazing? Kenyans we need to love our heritage and country more. We are blessed
Look up Westgate mall attack to understand our security situation. Bordering Somalia was not always easy for us.. In the past it was terror.. But things have normalized, though the vigilance remains. Kenyans speak good English.. it's our medium of instruction in schools courtesy of our colonizers 😂😂 our roads are much better now than they were not so long ago.. Enjoy your stay!
That’s good to know, thanks for watching!
@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE I am a Kenyan Somali. We have a region of mainly Somali's ( North Eastern) I assert that it is US and other global powers that cause the "terror". I do not begrudge you though
Good comments about our country,note too Nairobi is the capital centres.learn more from the small er towns then our villages wonderful places
Actually, Somali food and Indian food are NOT international. There are Somali Kenyans and Indian Kenyans. In Kenya, each tribe has some food they identify with. There are commonalities as well, but some are specific to certain tribes. So, The Indian and Somali food you had is also just Kenyan food. I live in the US, but the best pizza I've had was in Kenya-Malindi... There is an Italian population that settled in the Kenyan coast mostly, so our pizzas can be really good!
Thanks for watching
Hearing you guys talk good about Africa and expecially 🇰🇪 am loving you
Thank you so much
I like the way you review cultures of Africa with so much respect.
Thank you
Check about Westgate. You will learn why security at the malls are so stiff
wow im a proud kenyan thanks for the amazing experience share it out im your big fan as well
Thank you so much
Wonderful report. Welcome back.
We appreciate you got time to visit our country . . Ahsante
For settling in, I would advise diaspora Africans to consider the below for a more easier landing:
Kenya, Ghana, Namibia, Rwanda and maybe Tanzania South Africa in that order.
You will have less disappointments and self-doubt. After some time, you can now explore the field depending on your appetite for adventure.
I will explain why if there is interest from readers.
Thanks.
I'm interested, why in that order ?
We would like to know as well,just tell us
Seychelles to the top
As a Kenyan English is our National Language alongside Kiswahili. I'd say 75% of Kenyans speak good English
English is our official language. Not national.
Kenya is diverse in so many ways … we’re blessed but our leaders let us down…. We hope for the best though… looking to move back from the states to practice farming, I hope to invite yo’all to my farm one day….peace 🙌🏿
We would love that
It's our leaders who have taken Kenya to where we are now, if it not for them we would be like south Sudan, let's appreciate what they have done
@@isaackrugut4621it's myopic how you worship leaders whom close to every Kenyan complain how.we have achievements but they r mediocre compared to our potential...
Visit the coast it's a whole different vibe over there. We have a phrase in Swahili that says "kuingia rahisi,kutoka ngumu" which translates to- it's easy to go to the coast but it's very hard to leave 😂
Good to know😂
LoL! I didn't know that but I can't tell you how many people I have told that if I didn't have 3 children in South Africa, I would not have gone back. I LOVED Malindi and Mombasa! Jambo!
@@WhaleTart I've always wanted to move to Lamu
@@RosinaYrimu I checked it out. Consider my mind blown!!! No cars! Donkeys! It's now No 1 on my bucket list.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Thanks! Looking forward to my visit!
Have fun!
This so encouraging to Afro-Americans to visit the continent anywhere. It doesn't need to be in EA, but just visit somewhere anywhere on the mother continent.
Kenya has one of the best roads in Africa
😂am a a Kenyan... really say Nairobi or Mombasa 😂😂😂 and highways. But the rest ni kama compaign ya Uda
Agreed
Mwangi tupee uhuru maua yake
As a Kenyan i highly doubt..Definitely not the best in Africa😂😂
@@Tata-bd9nx we Kenyans always have a opinion and we know everything
I have been following your channel for some time now and I will subscribe after watching the next 3 videos 😄
Thanks for watching
So happy to see your channel growing so much! I adore you guys! Y’all are living by dream so when I see you 2 in the motherland with your babies it’s like watching my dream in real time and I truly enjoy your energy as well! So happy to see y’all growing! ❤
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fun fact the word, Nairobi comes from a Maasai word meaning, "place of cool waters"
Good to know
Once again guys GOOD JOB and I look forward to the next on. Thumbs Up
Thanks for watching
This is so refreshing to hear.
Great insights about kenya. matatu culture is unique for sure
Thank you for this video!
Thanks for watching
Very True Great Kenya Nairobi the 3rd BEST CITY in Africa.... After cape town & Cairo Egypt .. ..
It's the same in the Caribbean, Regarding the art work on buses.
Kenya is on another level mate.
I see you, Bruh & first lady,You ran away from the snow. Azania loves you folks...
We love y’all too!
Thanks for the video. Glad you love Kenya. Have a Great Time!!
Thank you! 😃
Wow... good to hear...
But im surprised your talk about food in Kenya but only foreign cuisine. You should have teied some pilau, nyama choma, mukimo, fried tilapia with Ugali, matoke, githeri, mahamri with masala tea etc...
Glad to hear your positive view ❤ thank you
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Great content and thanks for sharing . I need to add this to my Travel bucket list 🌍✈
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You should do more tour of western part of kenya as well there's too much you haven't seen.
Been watching the reaction videos about African countries and I am glad that you visited. I hope African Americans get more involved and have interests in Africa. Enjoy your time in Kenya Brothers
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Come to Nakuru
I will give you a good tour of every place that is a big name
Eg Menengai creator
Lake Nakuru,Elementaita, Naivasha.
Hyrax Hill
And many more
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Thank you for visiting our country 🇰🇪 you are welcome
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i love this content especially when he mentioned matatu culture
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My Kenyan friend, who is currently studying in Cape Town, tells me how unstable electricity is in South Africa. It made me appreciate my country more. Proud Kenyan 🇰🇪🇰🇪
You should be proud
Kenya is a beautiful country with beautiful people, but I've noticed that Kenyans often have a tendency to compete against other countries unnecessarily. As a South African, I strive to provide unbiased comments that credit Kenya, but I've observed a different attitude among Kenyans. South Africa is not in competition with you guys, you're in a competition with yourselves.
@@Joe_Ndlozi As a Kenyan I respect south africans for their cool nature and we consider you guys to be our big brother and where we go wrong we will listen to your kind correction we love SA
@@lonelion8098 Wise word, much appreciated 👏 🙏
@@Joe_Ndlozi broooo, it's crazy i dont even know why they do that,you'll never hear a South African do that.
In Suriname we have loud music in busses too, but the busses are not so flashing
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Guys, you need to come to Mount Kenya region.welcome to sagana town. I will be your personal tour guide. It's 1 hr away from Nairobi
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Your daughter's reactions to everything tells us everything witg more content would love to see her all smiles a family that tours together its beautiful.Thumbs up Kenya doing well so far..😊
Lovely!!! I am excited!
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We say in Kenya English is the Official language and Swahili is National language.
I am going to Kenya this summer... love that country.
napend ugali skuma na chaati choma ya kibandaski
i like how you guys articulate the points... your content is on another level..🔥🔥
Thank you. We appreciate that.
This is the comment I was looking for☺️
Welcome back again to the capital city of Africa Kenay.
Hope you enjoyed nyama choma❤❤❤
Am first to drop a comment on this one. Am glad to hear the compliments you give us.
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Am also planning to visit Kenya soon have heard so much about that country
Please do!
I wish you'd mention your experience with mpesa
As an African let me tell you something !!! The others are tourists but you guys are blood family !!! You are at home 🏠 !!! Never forget that
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Brace, July is the chilliest weather in Kenya. The Southerly Wind brings in the chill from the South African winter.
However, at the coast, the temperature right now is just about right.. Not too hot or not too humid.
Please, also check out the other big mammal migration.. Whales and dolphins at the coast.. Go watch them at Wasini all the way to Malindi.. South Coast. Had lots of fun with a massive humpback whale and six dolphins jumping and swimming rings around our boat in 2018..
Everyone just thinks of the Mara migration...
Omg🥺😍😍😍😍 I really want to visit 🇰🇪 🇿🇦❤
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Working on my Swahili too sis. Jambo, Mimi ni Nnika!
Ok I see you!
Do you love tea? Or coffee? If yes, make sure you visit tea farms in Kiambu/Limuru (less than one hour drive from Nairobi) and see how it's grown. It's called the green carpet. I'm sure you'll like it.
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@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFEDress warmly if you decide to go there. It'll be a good experience but due to altitude being high dress warmly
Please try showcase Gatura Greens tea farm and tea samples they even have a waterfall 😀
The taxis with loud music and rappers on them happens in a lot of places here in SA too.
Certain places like in Durban and Eastern Cape do that
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True. Security is top notch. You get checked everywhere.
Good to see you guys tracing your roots exploring the African continent keep it up.. the stigma in Europe and America, Africa is painted as a jungle and backwards but u guys are showing the other side the media doesn’t show the world ❤
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Yea we have moving discos
Kenya is the example of democracy in Africa 🎉
This was in response to a commenter from South Africa who advised diaspora AFricans to focus on other AFrican countries for settling.
Well, most of these diaspora Africans are West Afrikan originally so they will connect more with the likes of Ghana etc as they quickly see a lot of similarities. Ghana is also relatively doing betetr economically, socially and politically in that region.
Nigeria is where the most come from but the disorganisation and chaos is too much. Frenc-speaking Cameroun, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Mali, Guinea are also their homes but language barrier is real and apart from Senegal there really is not well-developed tourism industry. In any case, many of the nationals from these countries worship France and dream of illegally migrating there. The other West Afrikan English speakers - Gambia is too small, not developed and full of British holidaymakers ( who the locals seem to prefer) while Sierra Leone and Liberia are also too undeveloped and recovering from civil wars.
The Afro-portuguese diaspora from Brazil is not as conscious or educated on Afrikan matters as the Americans and there is no mass push to visit Afrika. They are also poorly organised and ignore their African ancestry. When nationals from such countries visit Afrika, they prefer Lusophone countries like Angola, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and maybe Guinea Bissau. Luanda Angola is infact very familiar to them. The Lusophone Africans also seem to be still heavily mentally and culturally colonised by Portugal.
Now, the East and Southern Afrikan countries like Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania as well as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi etc are mainly English-speaking and have quite well developed tourism industries ( though geared for white Europeans) and are also starting to do quite well economically. The diaspora Africans LOVE them first time esp TZ, KE, RW and ZA. After a while, the diasporans start noticing that the people despite being fellow Africans are quite different to them - in build, intuition, culture, temperament and perception. The traditional foods are also not that similar as West Afrikan food which are more seasoned and spiced. These people are overwhelmingly Bantu. Bantus and West Africans are quite different people despite looking somewhat similar on first appearance. The Niger Congo classisfication should be done away and broken down to Niger-Kordofan and Bantu (Congo-Great Lakes) language and cultural groupings.
One thing a diaspora AFrican from America will definitely find different in East and Southern Africa is a more European influence in food, attire, culture in East and South Africa as these were settler colonies ( Northern Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe) therefore some influences linger a lot longer than most of West Africa which had a form of indirect rule under local African chiefs. Therefore in West AFrika they still hold some form of relevance and thus influence tangible culture like food, attire, cultural ceremonies, music, fashion and art. Indeed these are readily apparent and easily identifiable as African in all of West Afrika in a way that is more than what you will see in East and SOuthern Afrika apart form the Zulu of SA. Some diaspora Africans will appreciate this and the more erudite ones will draw quick parallels to some of their Southern US African cultures because this is where they stem from. Congo and Cameroun In Central AFrica was another source of diaspora Africans but language barrier to Afro-Americans will make cultural comparisons not quickly discernible.
Bantus in East and Southern Afrika and especially Kenya and South Afrika also have lots of culture, language, music, fashion and art. It's only that is a bit decoupled from what a visitor will see in daily life of a big westernized city like Nairobi, Joburg, Cape Town etc. Mostly you have to attend certain ceremonies, museums, fashion shows, cooking galas, specific restaurants or certain locations eg Maasai villages to appreciate it.
Ironically, East and Southern AFrican countries have promoted Afrikan languages more than the West AFrikans. In East you find more officialized local languages like Kiswahili, Zulu, Sotho, Tswana, Shona, Kinyarwanda etc. Swahili is the leading continental language and the most widely spoken Afrikan language. West African countries still strictly use colonial languages for all official purposes unlike Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho all of which has at least one African language in offical status.
Most diaspora Africans come to Tanzania or Kenya to learn Kiswahili.
One thing they also notice in Afrikan is a preponderance of Asian (meaning Arab and Indian) cultural influences in the Swahili Coast ( Indian Ocean port cities) and a bit inland. This impacts religion, food, attire, taboos, social interaction, names etc and a visitor to Dar es Salaam might be tempted to think TZ is all hot, sweaty and having lots of Islamic influence. These also makes the beach life not as much freer as in Ghana UNLESS you visit certain very LIBERAL beach locations and clubs. If you don't know these places you may not enjoy as much.
East Africa also has some slight influence from non-Bantu to their North like the Nilotes and Cushites who are mainly pastoralist with a very different culture that is generally quite reserved and weary of foreigners. Amongst themselves in remote rural areas, they are also very war-like. Ironically, one of these communities are the Maasai who are the posterchild of tourism in Kenya and Tanzania. Their cultures are totally different to Bantus and West AFrikans and therefore to diaspora Africans of West and South West AFrikan origin. Maasai culture is very appealing to white tourists.
So, the pull factors for East and Southern AFrica ie well-developed tourism industry, friendliness to tourists, good infrastructure, English, reliable electricity, working systems, familiar cityscape in the case of Kenya and SA can also become push factors when an Afro-American yearns for a more familiar cultural environment and ancestry in say Ghana or Nigeria. Also, they will sooner realise they are the 'Other African' when they can't converse in Kiswahili. Unless they are okay with eating foreign ethnic ( eg Indian) and westernized cuisine, the Bantu foods like Sima, mboga and nyama may not suit their palate.
The reverse is also true, people who start with West AFrika to be closer to their ancestors and familiar foods, local culture may dicover that they yearn for a little bit more infrastructure and better systems in East and Southern Africa - Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Botswana, Namibia etc to make a living working online or running an establishment that doesn't only rely on one race of clientele. They may also just want a system that is near enough the Western ones they are used to. Not to say Lagos, Abuja, Accra, Dakar ain't modern but for an Afro-American there will be first how the law works - Francophile law code is very different. Nigeria may have much more scams, corruption, hustle and bustle than expected. Ghana is quite suitable and may be heaven for some time until a yearning to see the other parts of the continent strikes.
I ommitted the Horn of Africa from East Africa as they are totally different people. Somalia is a terrorist and civil-war hellhole where nobody wants to visit. Somalis are Cushite Africans but seem to be abandoning their culture en masse and aping an Arabian one. The Somalians are a visible minority to Afro-Americans as they are a post-refugee population present in certain Mid-Western cities in USA. Ethiopia is a different ballgame. Despite being majority Cushitic, it has for thousands of years modeled it's culture on the Habesha who are a mixed Cushitic/ Nilotic and Ethio-Semitic people. The Ethiopians are respected by other AFricans as well as diaspora Africans despite being culturally and socially quite different especially those from West, Central and Southern AFrica. This is because of their strong Pan-African political ideology and Haile Selassie.
I hope this helps.
Thanks for educating us
@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE you have been to a number of African countries now and you two are smart, well spoken people. Have you noticed anything different among African countries? It would be nice to hear your view looking in rather than us looking across.
Wow! I really enjoyed reading that. Especially how you compartmentalised various regions around Africa. Very informative.
I will add that the Nilotes in Kenya are very much front and center in the socio-political arena along with the Bantus.
Lovely piece
We have the best runners because of the highland weather. English and Swahili are mandatory in local schools until you're 18.
It took me traveling in Africa to realize how good we have it here..🤗🤗
Glade you recognize that!
I spent a week in Rwanda same about the security they had a mirror on a pole to look under your car to go into the bank and a lo of the stores had checks going in some had checks going out
Yes, we saw that there as well.
Hi, 2 comments. Kenya is a former British colony so English is the national language alongside Swahili. On security, historically, terrorists targeted crowded areas and places with foreigners such as malls, hence the security, making mass shootings nearly impossible. Knock on wood. Thanks for being honest and positive about Kenya😊
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Visit Mombasa too we are used to manyanga
Hopefully soon
Next time you guys are around, cover the sports culture as well, see how guys enjoy both local sports and international sports (interesting to note of nba na nfl fans). Appreciate the video, good going
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Hope you guys will make kenya your new home...karibu.
Wish you covered the matatu culture in detail or atleast saw more artistic buses...the pics you showed were just the basic matatus we have veery impressive ones
Halfway in the video I can say you love it here. Welcome home 😂😂😊😊😊😊
President Ruto should consider appointing you as Kenyan ambassadors!😂 Great review of my beautiful country 🇰🇪. Glad you had a good time. Come again. Kenya yetu hakuna matata.
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Somalis are native to kenya they live in the nortestern part of kenya FYI. Love your content 👍
Good to know
Kenyan cultures that live near the borders are also found in the neighboring countries. For example
1. Maasai: Kenyan Maasai and Tanzanian Maasai
2. Kuria: Kenyan Kuria and Tanzanian Kuria
3. Somali: Kenyan Somali and Somalian Somali
4. Oromo: Kenyan Oromo and Ethiopian Oromo
5. Luhya: Kenyan Luhya and Ugandan Luhya
About Security : The last few years have been challenging for us terrorism-wise. And Shopping malls in particular have been areas of security concern. We are not about to have another Westgate, so most high end malls have those tight security checks
Thanks for the info
Regarding Terrorism in Ke, can Americans Really Complaint about it...or the totality of Insecurity...
American Gun Crimes , murders and Rampant Racialism Amounts to Domestic Terrorism..
Not a Single week goes by without such negative news ..
It takes years and sometimes Ages for Islamic Terrorism to Infiltrate and Attack Kenya....and some Islamist Jihadist are Europeans and of Foreign Extraction without Scruples.
... Terrorism includes home based Murders in USA Malls, School and Neighborhods...which should be called out and vilified..
Some years ago Westgate mall in westlands was attacked, I guess it was the alshabaabs from Somali. That's why since then the security is always top notch.....
Kenya kinangop area represented ,,it's snowing now
Wow
Tyrone watching 😮😊😊
Great job. Good looking couple
Thank you!!
Visit Nanyuki area... Quite some activities you can do there too..
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great video🙏🏼🎉
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It seems you guys don't stop liking Kenya haa!!you came visited for some days then went to visit other countries only to come back... Kenya is so addictive and am proud to be kenyan. Welcome back guys
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Arabs,Indians,somalis, congolese,burundians, ghanians, Sudanese,Nigerians,tanzanians, Ugandans ,ethopians,. .
And many more.. we are very cultural diverse,no wonder most ambassadors refuse ro leave and settle...coupled with all you mentioned
Hello.. you can visit the Great rift valley shalom
Thanks for the recommendation
You guys should consider visiting the two rivers mall in Nairobi, you won't regret 🤗
We did when we were here the last Tim. We really enjoyed it.
@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE oh you did,? And did you go to the cultural Masai market at the BASEMENT parking? It's open DAILY from 8am to 8pm. And they have a wide variety of cultural items you may want to buy.
We did not but we would love to check it out.
The thing about the intense security checks, wasn't always like that. It became a big deal after the Westgate siege and the more recent Dusit hotel attack. So it became pretty much the norm for malls and public places like malls to heighten their security checks.