10 Things that Shocked Us While Visiting kenya 🇰🇪
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- Shalom Family! Welcome back to our channel! Join us as we discuss some of the things that surprised us when we first arrived in Kenya for the first time. Doing research never gives you the same view as seeing for yourself, so some things were very shocking in a pleasant way. We hope you enjoy and as always don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL!!!!
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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 is my favourite country in Africa followed by South Africa!
Thanks for watching!
come on... aren't you my neighbour
@@flavinmkabicypwhat??? You don't make sense
Thank you
@@altheadawn2531 u look more like my neighbor. Ama wewe ni jirani-sake😂
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?
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 ❤🇹🇿
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
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. 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️
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 😮
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... 😊😊
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.
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
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!
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
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 👍🏾
The most cutest couples ever this is a match made in heaven ❤❤
We really appreciate the love
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
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😂
Wherever you go family,you are taking us with you. That is so enlightening, Shout out to you...
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! ❤
Wonderful report. Welcome back.
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
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.
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
Thank you
Great content and thanks for sharing . I need to add this to my Travel bucket list 🌍✈
Thanks for watching
Thanks for the video. Glad you love Kenya. Have a Great Time!!
Thank you! 😃
Once again guys GOOD JOB and I look forward to the next on. Thumbs Up
Thanks for watching
I have been following your channel for some time now and I will subscribe after watching the next 3 videos 😄
Thanks for watching
Glad to hear your positive view ❤ thank you
Thanks for watching
I like the way you review cultures of Africa with so much respect.
Thank you
wow im a proud kenyan thanks for the amazing experience share it out im your big fan as well
Thank you so much
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 ❤
Thanks for watching
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...
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
Am first to drop a comment on this one. Am glad to hear the compliments you give us.
Thanks for watching
Lovely!!! I am excited!
So glad! Thanks for watching.
Hearing you guys talk good about Africa and expecially 🇰🇪 am loving you
Thank you so much
Thank you for this video!
Thanks for watching
great video🙏🏼🎉
Thanks for watching
This is so refreshing to hear.
Thanks! Looking forward to my visit!
Have fun!
We appreciate you got time to visit our country . . Ahsante
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
Thanks for watching brother
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..😊
Thank you for visiting our country 🇰🇪 you are welcome
Thank you
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☺️
I love the chemistry between you two, how you take turns to speak. Please make Africa your second home. We 💓 U.
Thank you
Kenya is this amazing? Kenyans we need to love our heritage and country more. We are blessed
Good comments about our country,note too Nairobi is the capital centres.learn more from the small er towns then our villages wonderful places
i love this content especially when he mentioned matatu culture
Thanks for watching
I see you, Bruh & first lady,You ran away from the snow. Azania loves you folks...
We love y’all too!
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.
Great insights about kenya. matatu culture is unique for sure
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.
You gained another subscriber
Thank you and welcome to the family
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
Sounds good! Thanks for watching.
good info
Glad you think so!
It's the same in the Caribbean, Regarding the art work on buses.
Kenya is on another level mate.
My favorite UA-cam couple 👏👏👏
Thank you 🥰🥰
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.
Halfway in the video I can say you love it here. Welcome home 😂😂😊😊😊😊
Hope you enjoyed nyama choma❤❤❤
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
Thanks for the info
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.
You should do more tour of western part of kenya as well there's too much you haven't seen.
Loved your take on Nairobi. Enjo,y enjoy. And subscribed too :) Are you guys still here?
Yes! Thank you!
Hope you guys will make kenya your new home...karibu.
Awesome
English is the official language in Kenya but Swahili is the national language
I doubt you are a Kenyan. Official languages are both English and Kiswahili. Kiswahili is the national language
@@gracenyambura7556 Not really, its as she said, that's why all info and notices are in English while swahili is spoken almost everywhere
Am also planning to visit Kenya soon have heard so much about that country
Please do!
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.
It took me traveling in Africa to realize how good we have it here..🤗🤗
Glade you recognize that!
Woooow. Watching while taking supper. Connected to the woofer. Best couples 2023
Thank you so much 😀
Visit Nanyuki area... Quite some activities you can do there too..
Thanks for the recommendation
We say in Kenya English is the Official language and Swahili is National language.
Tyrone watching 😮😊😊
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...
Very True Great Kenya Nairobi the 3rd BEST CITY in Africa.... After cape town & Cairo Egypt .. ..
Working on my Swahili too sis. Jambo, Mimi ni Nnika!
Ok I see you!
Kudos
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
Thanks for the recommendation
DID HE JUS SAY CELCIUS!? He speakin British, im soo impressed!! hehehe. Matau culture straight up gangsterr!! Glad you enjoyed ur time in My City, Da Nice City of NAI CITY!!!! Karibu tena na tena
Asante sana
In all main cities and towns we do speak English alot generally most kenyans are good in english though sometimes we mix eng/swa even at home so you are right foreigners who speak English will mingle easly with local and of course we are social
That’s good to know
Welcome back again to the capital city of Africa Kenay.
4:18
fun fact the word, Nairobi comes from a Maasai word meaning, "place of cool waters"
Good to know
We have the best runners because of the highland weather. English and Swahili are mandatory in local schools until you're 18.
Great job. Good looking couple
Thank you!!
In Suriname we have loud music in busses too, but the busses are not so flashing
Thanks for the info
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
Thanks for the recommendations
Nice one
Thank you
@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFEyou move we follow... Good vibes only
Visit Mombasa too we are used to manyanga
Hopefully soon
Check about Westgate. You will learn why security at the malls are so stiff
Hello.. you can visit the Great rift valley shalom
Thanks for the recommendation
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
Thank you
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..
Guys you missed the snow in jhb its freezing here
We rather not be that cold😂
True. Security is top notch. You get checked everywhere.
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😊
Thanks for watching
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Thanks for watching
Most Kenyans speak English, Swahili and at least 1-2 local languages