From Chika💛 Thank you so much everyone for your kind words. Thank you Lynn Ngugi for this opportunity accorded to me. May God bless you and your team. Just wanted to answer a few questions I saw. First, this is my personal life story, it does NOT mean this will be the same case for you or others. If you get an opportunity to immigrate to Canada, take it. Ensure to make an informed decision that is best for you. Remember, the grass is GREENER where you water it. Second, many of you have reached out to me saying you are going through some mental health challenges, I strongly recommend that you seek professional help. Please reach out and talk to someone. We still need you here. I pray that God preserves you in whatever storm you are facing. Lastly, I am not able to sponsor or invite anyone to Canada. If you would like to contact me or get my hair products/hair coaching services, my details are: Instagram page: @okerekechika Email address: lorrychika@gmail.com
Your testimony in full if strange tongues and yet you the world to hear you. What's that?. I advice that this channel be restricted to your home county people only, because is disgusting mixing English and your language her you want people all over the world.
@philips musa you can't even construct a grammatically correct sentence, but you're requesting for the interview to be done in a singular language. Not to mention, your use of the word "disgusting" is misplaced.
@@philipsmusa6296 swahili is a popular language all over Africa and even me living in USA can understand all the words because of my African background(Im not Kenyan). Lynn will keep her show for the world to see and we will subscribe & like. If you dont like the "strange language" you can ignore the videos on you feed.
I love what your guest has said, you never know who you will meet.I finished college as a young woman,didn't get a job and started working as helper in a dental clinic, washing toilets, sterilisation, messenger, washing the patient bibs it was a very filthy job. God brought a young dentist to do some part time there and he fell in love with me as I was working faithfully in my job as I was waiting for TSC to absorb me as a qualified teacher. Long Story short, we got married in our 20s and we have built our lives beautifully together now 15 years. We thank God. Never despise the days of small beginnings says the Lord.
Been in Europe for 27 years and when Covid struck I packed and moved back home 🇰🇪 from flight attendant and a law student, now am a hydroponics farmer In Bondo, and yes life abroad is no joke but now I feel freedom living on my farm and not missing the rat race, racism, feeling in adequate and not worthwhile. ❤️ lynn
@@brigidmua2548 yapppp tax tax tax and more tax and window shopping at the super market coz everything is damn expensive😂but it’s a learning experience and I took everyday as a lesson and the reason why God chose me to take this path and now my exit plan after all these years and not to regret any minute ❤️❤️🇰🇪
Hmmm people back home in Africa only call you when they want money. Their conversation goes straight to telling you their problems and all their problems need money to be solved. They never ask how you are or how you are coping in the foreign country, they don’t even want to listen to the hardships you are going through. Very selfish and uncaring people.They automatically think that we people in diaspora don’t have problems but the truth is most people back home have a more relaxed life compared to us in the diaspora. Talk about cleaning, I came to the UK when I was 18yrs and I worked in the meat factory. Very cold place and you have to pack that meat at a very fast speed otherwise you loose the job. I really struggled.Thank GOD I managed to go for further studies and I have a very good job now.
I love this. I'd advice anyone who wants to go abroad to listen to this experience; not to discourage you, but just to make sure that going abroad is what you want. I was so excited coming to canada until I landed and realised no one prepared me for what was ahead. Big up to Africans who diaspora has become their home. Anyone who has gone to diaspora and come back home is NOT a failure.
When you come to Canada study any course in the healthy system or hands on jobs like plumbing, welding these are good paying jobs. I was a banker back home when i came here i studied nursing and i will never regret coming to Canada. I am having good life with my family. I thank God for giving wisdom.
Life abroad is tough but once you endure the first few years, things pay off. The culture shock is tough and also childhood traumas emerge and makes life hard but there is hope and more opportunities.
As we struggle to settle in foreign countries, dont forget to be kind to the foreigners in our land. What they go through is exactly what we go through here. It is not easy to settle but once you do, then life is easier. There are some who have made it and are not struggling any more. But I believe we (human beings) all pass through the same challenges when new in any foreign country
Being away from family members is the greatest challenge of living abroad; as things move very fast and adapting to the new lifestyle becomes a continuous challenge. Anyone willing to relocate first; should be mentally prepared, should have at least a degree or diploma with some work experience, and while in the foreign land try to upgrade your education and build networks that will take you back home.
Depends..other countries eg Germany..it's free university, studies done in English too .pay room/insurance. so go study there. If you'd already done it previously, you kind of repeat it.
After listening to this lady, I now appreciate and love my husband even more. He has worked so hard in a very short time and we have achieved a lot, he has given up so much just to provide for us.
Same story with me here, working as a maid in gulf. 4yrs in Lebanon but I thank God for this far and he's knowledgeable because this job has removed my family and I from grass to somewhere 🙏though sometimes I ask myself so many questions which I don't get answers
Always remember you're not alone and always focus on what you get at the end of the month and what you've been able to achieve,am impressed by what you've done for your family.
Everything she said is absolutely true about Canada. I wish I had heard this sooner. You’re making difference by letting people know ahead of time about their challenges.
Tell them sister, people out there work day and night, some of the jobs you would never think of, but you do it to make ends meet, then you send the money back home to help your family and friends who really don't appreciate and misuse and even live a better life than you, then when you get tired and disappointed of helping people who don't want to help themselves, you become their enemy and they start saying unalinga, meanwhile all this time, you live in a shared accommodation with people you don't know as you cannot afford to rent a house by yourself and you do not real friends because you have no social life, sometimes you don't even know your neighbours, some sleep less than 6hours per night running between shifts and classes. So guys please respect hard earned cash sent by people in diaspora, it does not grow from trees. Some people remember their family members and friends only when they need cash, Please 🙏 guys form a habit of calling your people in abroad to genuinely know how they are doing, build a lasting relationship that is not based on cash. Thank you @LynnNgugi for giving her your platform to highlight this problem.
Umenena, abroad pple who support their families back home should be respected , it's a big favour that one is being helped or supported as soon as one will tell them that you want to stop with support to focus on yourself hapo sasa ndivyo utajua kumbe haujui,one will be bullshitted with abuse from exactly the same persons one was supporting with cash they'll even don't want to talk you, abroad pple is true our relatives have no that true love to us ni ya pesa tu, (though not all are like that kuna wale wako very understanding)
@@Parentingwiththefutureinmind families finished whatever I get I remember three weeks ago someone died they asked money from me unfortunately I had 40 cents in my account why I had 40 cents because the families take money from me all the time they don't care if am sick or am ok they don't want to know it am working or not but this 2022 I have made up my mind am going to cut most of them, am living in Brisbane Queensland Australia
So proud of her for walking the walk, keeping Faith and attaining clarity. I do believe she will do amazing on this next chapter. Thanks Chika for highlighting the challenges abroad. Lynn, your just so warm😍
An Burundi account accountant who was working for international organizations became a cleaner at a hospital in the United States of America. Most of degrees make no sense abroad.
Me am doing the same with my white colleagues by the way only we africans down grade these jobs most whites do these jobs apart from the main jobs for extra cash.You see somebody parking their car you think is the boss so she's coming for that ka cleaning job!Just by the way these cleaning jobs can be well paying some you are free on weekends on holidays and some companies have summer vacation and you don't have a boss breathing down ur kneck.You do ur job after office hrs and go home bila kusubuana na watu but everything has its challenges.
@@mwendapoleee Very true. We Africans do not get it. There is no such thing as an inferior job. I understand that in Norway where almost everyone is educated, these so called small toilet cleaning jobs are done by graduates and pay very well.
@@mwendapoleee wakenya munapenda sana kuji grade based on wazungu kwa uzungu (mwili mueupe tu). Kwani aki fanya mzungu ni manaake ni kitu safi? Nonsense! Cleaning toilets no kazi chafu! Kazi za watu wachini. Usidanganye watoi wacha wasome to avoid kusafisha mavi na matako za wazee wazungu! Stop it.
@@lemungagenu5103 Every job has its disadvantages sio uzungu ata wazungu pia wanafanya na wanachekelewa ati ni waiters wamakojo !Sisi wote kuna kitu tupendi ata daktari kazi yake sio rahisi,mtu anakuja naugojwa lazima umhudumie,dentist meno imeoza anatengeneza,wakuzalisha,wawanyama,dereva,polisi,atakwa ofisi kuna shida zao na kila mtu akienda kwa kazi nzuri hizo zingine nani atakupaguza matako ?Siku hizi watu wanafanya kazi cùcù atabaki na nani nyumbani?Kila mtu anataka kwenda kwa restuarant na choo ama hoteli swafi lakini tunadharau wenye tunahitaji .Mtoto wangu atafanya kazi yenye itampendeza kama anahudumia wazee ama wangoja ama kiwete yy ndio atajua kuna watu wamejitolea kusaidia wengine awe mzungu ama mwafrika!
Chika, I loooove your story. I also love that you are telling it as it is. I am from Zambia and I currently live in Ottawa. I have lived in this country since 1991 years, your story is my story and you are telling truth. Thank you for doing this.
Studied/worked in Europe for a while but decided to relocate back to Kenya. Truth is, we make it seem like abroad is heavenly!! The picture we paint back home makes people desire that life. BUT few will be candid and really tell you how hard life truly is. Imagine always being aware of your race (that’s something that you really don’t think about whilst in Kenya). The number of times people asked for “connections” to go abroad lol…I”m even seeing that on the comment section here! I remember swearing I’ll never live in Kenya again and even when I moved back, I struggle to really adjust. I’m doing far much better than I did whilst living in Europe
Am really impressed by this programme for allowing Africans (Kenyans in particular)at home to get a clear picture of what it's like to be African abroad,however there are many Afrcans living their dreams abroad despite the challenges.
I live in a small town in lethbridge and kids from a comfortable backgrounds struggle alot they don't imagine cleaning or doing odd jobs. If you have lived in Kenya with your degree for four years without a job, you will appreciate every dollar you get. I love Canada, I will make it here!
Amen...I totally agree...watu wale hawakuwai kula shida home..they have a hard time huku majuu...lakini if you struggled in Kenya...you never imagine ati you will be going back to that struggle life ya home...🤣...ni ku kaa ngumu...
Been in Australia for the last 3.5 yrs and I haven't recovered from the culture shock and being a workholic to just meet the basics😭.For the first time in 2019 I fell into depression without the knowledge of it but God has been extremely faithful 🙏
Lived in Australia too but always had in mind to come back home which I did. But the toll on your mental health eishh! It's something people don't understand until they experience it.
I live in Canada. I was lucky to immediately get an office job in the same career that I had in Kenya. At first the loneliness was the biggest problem but I went to an event where I bumped into two old schoolmates from Kenya who introduced me to other Kenyans and my life changed overnight. We meet together, eat Kenyan food, drink tea and so on. When you are in Canada, reach out to fellow Kenyans and build your own network to overcome isolation. It took me ten years to feel at home and now I just consider it like my second home. I am sorry for her experience but not all Kenyans are picking strawberries, actually many Kenyans I know have very good jobs in government etc. Go back to school and study and you will be okay eventually. Vumilia...
Life is a journey that sometimes we follow a certain path but the end result is what matter most. You may start well but get afew problems while another starts life very bad but finally things change for the best. Nikuvumilia tu.
She has respectfully avoided talking about her step father. He appears nowhere in her story, even in her struggles, other than picking them from the airport. I know as women we think a better life awaits our kids abroad but mimi najichuna Maskio. I wanted to go to US but Acha tu nibaki hapa nilipe school fees. Chika, all the best as you hassle for a job that will make you happy.
This lady spoke the pure truth, life in Diaspora is not a bed of roses, there are so many challenges to deal with. Thanks for sharing, Lynn Ngugi thanks for featuring this lady in your platform.
Please dont be deceived by what people say sometimes, its their choices. I had my degree from home and i got another one when i get here in the same canada she is talking about. And today, by the grace of God, i have one of the most prestigious job here. Sometimes, people make wrong choices and they come online to discourage people. We should be positive influences on ourselves
Liz Josh what do you mean deceived?! Are you saying she's lying?! She's telling her story her truth if you had a different experience good for you but don't use it to invalidate other people! The reality is not everyone's life is smooth sailing in diaspora. You had a degree she didn't & she had to do what she had to do to get herself & her brother through school& ofc now that she has her degree her job prospects are way better. Listen to learn not to critique buaaa 😡
It's true what she us telling it's not roses abroad when you come you dont get the same job you had home you have to start somewhere like Scandinavia you have to learn their language for 1 year before going to the next step and people have to do odd jobs to survive it takes time to settle to what you want those who cant cope gets frustreted and have it tough. Our people at home should be patient with us and mot think that money comes from trees here abroad its very expensive and we have to work hard and help. I like what dhe says people at home should be checking on us and help us as well not only one sided. Thank you very much wish you all the best. God bless you thank you Lynn❤❤🙏🙏
Why do we look down on jobs in Kenya? Why do people think it is beneath them to clean toilets? That is a cultural and colonial mentality we need to shed once and for all. Everyone in America cleans Toilets even Managers and Directors it is no big deal. Americans have no problem with cleaning Toilets. Free your mind the rest will follow. Lynn I was glad to hear that you have waited tables. That is life experience. It makes you an empathetic and sympathetic restaurant customer. I have lived in the USA for over 40 years started at the bottom and still going strong by God's Grace. If cleaning toilets is what I have to do to feed my family I have gladly done it and will do it again.
Life abroad is not easy.. We live less, uncomfortable and tirelessly working hard to just give our people big life back home. I lost friends in the process... They don't believe you don't have and you're always impeccable when giving. If you give well you're besty if not you're dumped into enemies basket.
And to make the matters worse,those you helped back home,when you happen to come home with nothing,they are the first to laugh at you and talk ill about how you don't know how to plan yourself.
Thanks Lynn for bringing us viewers these inspiring and real life stories. Chika may God come through for you and give you an excellent job in the hotel industry back in Kenya.
Lynn! This was a beautiful intwrview. I was in Canada in the 60's, perhaps even b4 this lady was born. I went there as a student on a Canadian Scholarhip. My dear, from what u are narrating as ur experiences, I can tell u there is very little, if anything, that has changed about Canada. You are lucky that at least YOU already knew God. I didn't.., then. I used to tell people that afta Canada, there is no life challenge that I cannot conquer. ( 4years of study and already a married young parent with a hubby who was also a student and 2 young kids) By de grace of God, we made it BUT I used to tell people that if I made it thru in Canada, I can succeed anywhere in the world. I was in Edmonton! I trully thank God to hear someone who knows God and on whom His grace abounded. I can tell u, It was only by His grace and merciful kindness that u peddled thru what u went thru! I so love ur narrative- cum- testimony. May de God in whom u have put ur trust, come thru for u once again!! ( from Lesotho, Southern Africa)
Good to see more and more diasporans speaking candidly about this issue hopefully more people will give it a good thought and reflection before relocation only when all else fails that they might think the grass is greener on the other side. It might be but it's not always the case. You can make a good life wherever you are.
@@Kittygacha_playz yes many are doing well and many are also suffering let people hear both stories we have heard one sided story for long the ones building magorofa and driving big cars but they also have a story to tell. Stories like this will help people reflect and adjust their expectations when moving abroad. I commend the channels variety. For every story some with connect others will disconnect which is all good but stories must be told.
Kenyans who fail abroad complain too much and they know why they failed and should STOP 🛑 coming back home and giving sad stories. Reasons are as follows: 1. Didn’t have enough funds to sustain their first year of study therefore dropped out of school and fell out of status therefore living illegally in America or Europe and life gets tough after that because they start doing bad jobs like cleaning toilets to survive. 2. Did not complete their Degree and this is worse for the ones who went abroad after high school because these 1st World Countries value Degrees. The ones who come for Masters or PHD can get better jobs even if they dropped out of School rather than the ones who don’t have Degrees at all thus start cleaning toilets. 3. Picked easy Courses that are flooded with Americans and Europeans thus competing with the natives for the same jobs. I have never seen Kenyans who are Engineers or Doctors suffer in America. You also need to register with a State as an Engineer or Doctor or Business student by sitting for State certification exams which you must pass and if not then you end up cleaning toilets. Please pick serious Courses to study when coming to America. 4. Hanging with the wrong crowd thus becoming a felon through drunk driving, weed smoking etc., this will not allow you get a good job at all because all jobs in America require background checks to see if you are a convicted felon of not and if so then you go clean toilets. 5. Partying 🎉 too much and before they know it, their Student VISA has expired and they have no Degree and now they are embarrassed to come back home without a Degree 📜 and so start doing bad jobs like cleaning 🧹 toilets to survive. Just complete your studies comrades and your life will be easy. In a nutshell please follow the laws and AMERICA 🇺🇸 will treat you good.
@@kibindankoi9824 waaaaaaa thank you so much really loving Phrankleen channel I will pass on to others so informative. Loved a comment there 'don't set yourself on fire to warm others'. Much appreciating I will become more financially literate
I disagree with some of her statements eg that most Kenyans work odd jobs in North America such as watchman, waiter etc, this is not true. To succeed in North America specifically USA based on my experience it depends on a lot of factors. For eg. before you leave Kenya, have a clear plan, keep an open mind, be determined to succeed as racism is everywhere, in Kenya we call it tribalism. Also, it depends on who you surround yourself with while abroad. I encourage everyone that relocates abroad to go back to college if possible or take certification courses to sharpen their skills & become more competitive. Also, be very disciplined with money, pay your bills & live within your budget, so NOT all Kenyans work odd jobs in the USA it's a choice you make, as there are many job opportunities in the USA as well as Canada I believe. Also, surround yourself with goal oriented intelligent people and work hard and stop comparing Kenya vs. North America once you relocate but adjust to your new life and make the best of it.
I love how articulate you were in this video, I live in the Uk and most black people are always regarded as 2nd hand objects, leaving in the western world is no joy when you are black, victimisation and systemic racism are leading! Parents determine who their children play with! Thanks for sharing I can relate 🤠
Thank you Chika for sharing your story and speaking things as they are here in abroad. From my experience,Here in Canada, if you have papers from Kenya or a new immigrant generally, its advisable to send them for assessment first by an international qualification assessment service. This will be a great boost on your resume if its equivalent to that obtained here coz some employers/recruiters are picky when it comes to candidates with foreign qualifications. Papers obtained in recognized institutions in Kenya for example UON are also recognized here.The trick comes in if you pursued a regulated course like Med, engineeering,law, some sciences, accounting etc.For these courses, all immigrants are required to sit for a Canadian examination first in order to get the proper lincensing required to practice. The exams are tough.Some do pass while others fail. Another alternative is for one to go back to school/ start from scratch. You can go back and pursue your course at lower level; a cert or diploma or take a different career path altogether. Another thing to note is that if you have work experience from home you will be better placed than another immigrant whose fresh from college. Having foreign papers with no work experience is quite challenging when starting off. If you have work experience and the course you pursued isnt regular you have higher chances of get a job but you still have to start somewhere, maybe volunteer or do any small job to give you Canadian Work expérience coz employers look at that too. Another big thing that helps alot in getting a better job in this country apart from having some sort of Canadian éducation and work experience is Recommendations. This tops the list of most recruiters. They will go first with the candidate that has been recommended to them by someone they know and trust. You may have a very good job application but if you dont someone working there or someone who knows someone you may end up never hearing from them no matter how qualified you are and no matter who many times you apply. So making connections is Key. Build your connections, show your presence on professional platforms, you may never know who will come across it. Do not spend so much time, year in year out trying to get a job with your foreign credentials.If they arent working for you, put them aside and go back to school if you can. For those coming in on student permits, their experience is way too different altogether
And as Achika said, do not raise your expectations .Things may not work out the way you planned. Start somewhere. Do those odd or transition jobs as they are called here if you have to, as you work towards achieving what you intended.Those jobs do not define you.You know who you are. They will help pay your bills for the meantime as long as you don't get stuck doing them for the rest of your life.They actually pay way much better than most office including some goverment jobs in Kenya. Some of them like house keeping are physically demanding but they are not gross as people may think.
Finally, do your diligent research if you are planning to come over. Have an idea on what you expect. Prepare yourself mentally coz mental health challenges set in when you come over here with very high hopes and expectations then all over sudden you find yourself having to start from scratch, not having a job and struggling with bills or doing some kind of jobs that you have never imagined yourself doing. About Canadian Winter, it is brutal thats for sure. Temperatures go down upto -40Cs but as long as you bundle up to keep warm then you are good to. Buildings, public transit and personal cars are heated so wont freeze while inside.You will only feel cold if you spend time outside for long maybe working or waiting to catch a bus or train. But we are always to bundle up.
This is the reality people are facing abroad, we decide to come abroad in order to place our fate in our own hands. They call it getting out of the comfort zone.and what friends and family back home should know is that the money they think is freely given abroad is actually hard earned, so they better stop making enemies just because they can't extract money from people abroad
Great topic . A word of advice through experience, first years life is different, go to school and network and keep pushing. Life gets easier with time, perseverance and set goals for yourself . You will be successful…
I loved this interview however I would have liked to have english subtitles so that I could understand the full story. Lynn, you are a great interviewer. You allow the gust ample time to tell their story and I really like that. Keep up the good work.
I currently live in canada and it's very true life is so hard, I remember I couldn't find a job when I first moved here and I had to do car wash 😫, for now I thank God as he has been faithful so far
I live in Canada and I have to tell you my African people it’s not easy, it’s not a paradise. We still work and there are still people who are homeless. Just be humble wherever you are.
As a kenyan living in Montreal, i understand a lot about what she is saying. Here is my personal observation. Many Kenyans struggle so hard to move abroad- the immigration journey is long and expensive and sometimes just down to luck. So when we succeed we think we have made it but in reality that is the begining of the hustle. So you should be prepared to work just as hard or even harder than you did back home. My friend always says if you were making it back home, then you have a better chance of making abroad but kama ilikuwa ngumu home moving abroad is not a magic trick to make your problems disappear. My second point- Preparation: Immigration is a huge project. You need to prepare well in advance. In Chiki's case, they should have learnt French, got in touch with people who are already living there, Just ask all the necessary questions...It goes a long way. When i moved i already spoke good french(even though i struggled a little at the begining because of the different accent), i had a few friends i had made before moving, i researched the school system, just general information about the people and the culture. I still had to struggle but the resaerch made it easier.
They should have learned French before landing in Quebec or moved to an entirely different province but without proper preparation they won't think of any of this.
As a registered nurse in America, life is no joke, no social life, a lot of mental issues affecting many here, too much burden from back home and just the need to protect yourself from mockery can take a toll on a you. Nothing comes east here, I totally relate to her story, she articulated herself so well and painted the true depiction of life in diaspora. Thank you Lynn for all you do
Thanks for another excellent interview! You and your guest are are two wonderful sisters. Living in any white country or any country that is not majority black (African) can be a big challenge, if not destructive to the psyche. The fact that a black person can survive the traumatic experiences and hold a family together in a foreign country or return to their native land in once piece, is something to celebrate. The West or even Asia is not all about the good life for Africans or people of African ancestry as many people think. The grass is not always greener in these societies. Even if some black people are succeeding in their careers or jobs, that alone is not the measure of a good life. The feeling of being a second class citizen or the feeling of not belonging can lead to a terrible existence. Actually, whether one is in their native country or a foreign country, economic success is just one index of success. Other measures are mental and physical health, having genuine and healthy relationships with family, friends colleagues and neighbours. And not last and not least, a feeling of being respected and treated fairly irrespective of your race or colour. I think that until Africans on the continent and those in the diaspora can develop their own countries economically and maintain a more robust and effective systems of governance and accountability, I guess there will always be the temptation or desire to seek greener grass in other countries even if they are merely tolerated, not welcomed.
Very insightful! The truth is you are only respected and free to a greater extent in your country of origin. Even in fellow African countries, discrimination is rife, you find black Africans treating their fellows from other parts of Africa with disdain and even take pride in killing them or discriminate against them systemically Ultimately, until majority of African countries become self sufficient at the least, these things will never stop.
I have witnessed so many doctors and graduates clean toilets or having nothing to do. It's only the grace of God. In Kenya is more worse. So nobody should fear to go abroad.
I think abroad is for someone mwenye hakusoma Any kama mimi .hii kusoma saana na mwisho abroad kucompare inafanya watu wakue Depressive.God is great nilimake na I think ningekaa Kenya singekuwa na nothing.Class seven droper Now nursing.
@@steffis6565, Abroad nikwakila mtu. Lkn mtu alosoma mara nyingi ategemee kusoma tena kwa sabbu wazungu vyeti vya Afrika hawaviamini. Km akitupa mda kutafuta kazi kwa vyeti vyake vya Afrika ndio inakua ttzo. Lkn akiwahi kusoma akapata vyeti vya kwao basi maisha yanaendelea.
@@steffis6565 abroad is for all. Everyone can go back to school and get a job. They pay well even if you are a cleaner and your hospital and retirement benefits are paid well
There's nothing like an odd job,any job that earns u money kindly appreciate. Watu huongea as if living a comfortable poor life in Kenya when u r educated is better than being selfless with an aim of changing your economic status,it takes a sacrifice for one to change the cycle of poverty..As long as am secure,I can do any job as long as it's worth the sacrifice.
Moving here is not easy. I can remember also being in high school in a small white town, the only african in the whole school. I wanted to give up everyday. I wanted to go back to Kenya so bad. It was hard adjusting.
As a Kenyan in the diaspora for over 20yrs, one has to be prepared. Life in diaspora has positives n negatives. Yes their is racism but not everyone is racist. But there r 2 sides 2 every coin. In Kenya I faced tribalism, joblessness n poverty. In the States God has been gracious. I feel for this guest. Life can happen on either side of the Atlantic...there are also many positives in diaspora as well.
I have 4 sisters and I have sent 3 of them to school but tday im their big enemy but they don't know the God I serve he is so grate and wonderful I didn't finish my education and I came to abroad in London in UK I can speak English and communicate with every one around me
How I wish one can accept how life is and try to comply ! Cleaning toilets for me is not an issue . Being paid after every one hour ?? Oh my....I can give it my all. In this life , you start from somewhere .. you can not just become successful overnight . Please let's learn to move one step at a time .
She hasnt mentioned not one thing about not being appreciative. Shes where she is coz of all the struggle she has had to endure. You sure are not getting the message 🙏🏾. But again, experience is the best teacher 😊
She is lucky she had family members around her in diaspora - That's the best thing you can have here. The loneliness here in Canada is insane. Depression. But life compared to Kenya... Financially wise is much better. Only that am away from family and my beautiful Kenyan weather
@@irenewangeci659 if you are ready for the switch, mentally... That will really help. Am 6 months here, doing my masters and setlling hasn't been easy. But my friends are supportive. I thank them. I will pull thru
I am living here now, I know what depression looks like. It's Bad. In my entire life I found depression in Canada. Home is home. This side I see people Africans trying to be one of them but they Endup in bad places. It's because most of the people they haven't achieved what they wanted. And it takes alot of time to just achieve the permanent residency and after getting you are so exhausted and tired of life and you have already lost 3 to 4 years of your life back to back to try and prove to the government that your perfect. Racist is there all of the time. Home pressure coming back with nothing it really kills people. Because they government won't let you in easily they must use you first for 3 to 4 years and the government for immigrants we are considered unskilled labour example Factories, security guards, cleaning etc.
In my own country Namibia i started working as cleaner househelp for white people. Imagine you even have to wash their underwear. What i did i used a broom to lift it up and put it in the washing machine. None of our African parents will make you wash their underwear unless their are sick. Today i am a Debt Collector by Profession working in the Finance Department. Those people just make us strong and thats why i further my studies and never going backwards.Nothing in life come on a silver plate just easily. Hard work and Perseverance meaning Consistency plays a vital role in our daily lifes
We Africans abroad, we educate ourselves, get degrees in this n that but when it comes to finding jobs according to our qualifications we get none, instead we ending up cleaning n washing the dishes or working in nursing homes. Sad but true!
@@vanessalaizer4363 I disagree because in America if you go back to their schools & pass their exams you have an equal opportunity of employment. The degrees from Africa most become null & void. At least you can get scholarships, student loans & grants, unlike our home countries.
@@frankie6207 There is always beginning everywhere even in your own home country! Humble beginnings, resilience remain focused, You will definitely climb the ladder! An English-speaking country is even far much a plus!
@@frankie6207 the thing is iam not in America. The country im in, one must first study the language which takes not less than three years. Then you have to start somewhere depends on your currant level of education fr your home country. After that you can choose to find low paid job or study farther, it’s a looong process trust me.
@@Agyotis i agree with you about english-speaking countries being a plus. Otherwise it’s a long way to the destination. To avoid that way, ppl choose to work with anything that comes their way, which is not good at all.
I loved this story from the beginning to the end, i loved the way she told true not hiding anything, she's very simple down to earth. Miss Chika May God bless you and keep you and to you Lynn I always pray for you anytime I see you on TV or think about the good people I have ever seen or met with, God bless you.
Well, if u have failed to work in Canada, do not discourage others. In fact Canada is a country that has white collar jobs but like in any other country , these jobs are given on merit. I have seen bankers doing cleaning jobs here and money will always be the same. Ok A cleaner can earn up to CAD 2500 a month . I have seen cleaners building mansions back on in Africa ... Don't discourage those who can. And also there is always a starting point for every thing.
Lynn I will send you an email, I am working in the gulf and I am yet to tell my story just to encourage someone out there cz working in a foreign land is not for the faint of heart. I thank God for this far.
Lynn, this makes me very emotional watching. Everyone that lives abroad will agree with me . Once you move abroad you lose the siblings as if you don’t have anything to offer they don’t need you . The only time I get messages or calls from kenya is when school fees is needed or there is a harambee to build a church .
Jamani eeeh, as someone who is living abroad, ukipata chance ya kukuja huku, Kimbia ukuje. Life here is better compared to Kenya. I come in peace tafadhali.❤
PULIIZ-Canada is not your country, you should have pride in your native country instead of going to places where others have built, living with foreigners then calling it a dream.No wonder Africa has a brain drain and is collapsing because people are running away to build other foreign countries-its a shame what u said really
@@KingoftheRoad-2023 mann I didn’t runaway from war or whatever you think I’m here for the opportunities which are here mate I can’t live my life in an environment full of nepotism, corruption, barbarism, tribalism and all the hatred within our Afro societies. I’m super happy here if you don’t have the opportunity to be here suck it bro it’s not my fault.
Well spoken...na bills za major hakuna negotiations ati give me more days....pay by a certain day or get a penalty.Social life is zero...you'd rather eat your salt less food than go to borrow....you can't rely on relatives and friends. If you have one faithful sibling next to you,that makes a lot of difference. Above all,trust and hope in God keeps us going and the Grace of God is sufficient .
God is actively present indeed. Africa shall become the best place in the world. A place where God lives. A place where every human being belongs. where homes are eco friendly. the best touristic place food and much more. God blesses Aftica and its people. Amen. keep learning and create beauty and art in Africa. Blessings
Good job Lynn ,i learn many things from people you host,wat we should know we should never judge people b4 knowing their story and let respect everyone person
its how you see things. Abroad has worked so well for some people, lets be sincere. It pays so well so long as you don't go there with an attitude of choosing jobs. Some of this low jobs pay better than a person working for the Government or banks. Lets be positive and encourage our people go there and work. we cannot all fit in Kenya.
I am traveling to Canada soon and I believe there is something for me. No giving up. It's an opportunity and I feel like we should be encouraged and be tough skin not everywhere is easy.
I think abroad is luck, patience and it fits people who have struggled back home kwanza. Though no social life, education in US is perfect, just plan yourself well go to kenya for social life once a year, go for vacations Mexico and all that. Money in US if you want you'll get
I admire your resilience. No matter how much challenge life throws at you, never contemplate to give up. Lastly congratulations Lynn on your consistency. God bless you.
May God see you chika may you have a testimony this year and for Lynn am so excited to start this year with you 🥰 I believe it will be an inspirable year
Yes, ulaya, si mchezo particularly the early days/years...and by the way when people migrate to other countries, settling down, it takes about (7) years...this is statistical data in refugees studies...so, it is not silver lining...that's why it takes many years or even failing completely as we have seen from a number of our people.
It’s so true. These western countries regard their own/education system highly. My kids who grew up and schooled out here have gotten more opportunities. Way more opportunities than me who schooled in Kenya and came here as an adult. Wa-Amerika na Canada wanajipenda sana sana. They love themselves so much and that’s a good lesson for us back home. We need to value us. To value our own. And being abroad humbles many, especially open minded people. You come to realize, Kazi ni kazi and this is where, the end justifies the means kabisa kabisa! And one last advice, at all costs please get the right papers/documentation/visa. Do your research on the kind of visa you wants, and try as much as possible to stick by its requirements if granted. That gives/open ways to a next time and a next time, and somehow to a better stabler future/job opportunities.
I am from South Africa and I live in Canada. This is my advice: If you want to come to Canada, try to get a degree while you are still in Africa. And when you arrive in Canada you can "upgrade" and study either Nursing or Social Work. Canada is always looking for Healthcare workers, and Canada as a Social welfare country, there is always jobs for Social workers. And both these programs you can start them at a local college by getting a certificate, diploma, and eventually a degree. While studying and when you keep getting these qualifications you can get a well paying job. It will be hard but it will be the best decision of your life. Even during the pandemic we in these two professions we continue to work. I always say these to anyone who wants to come to Canada. Why would Canada( or any country for that matter) want to take anyone who is is broke and has no education. I know it sounds harsh but try to improve yourself before you come over.
I think its best to study engineering and come with your engineering or comp science degree. Even IT. Then upgrade. Those jobs pay better than social work. Social work is not as easy job here. There is a high turn over. Please people do engineering courses.
I'm originally from Somalia 🇸🇴 and I used to live in Kenya 🇰🇪. Those were happy days. Moved to Canada 🇨🇦 and had similar experience like this girl. It's true, it's not a joke
Happy new year Lynn and thanks for hosting Chika who is brave to tell her story. From some of the comments, I see that a few people have normalized struggle and feel that her story is not valid just because she came from a comfortable background. What seems normal to me might not be the case for someone else so Chika, this is your experience, we hear you and your story matters too. All the best.
@@chikaokereke hi Chika,thank you for sharing with us your story.may 2022 be the year of restoration and breakthrough. I live in Canada not far from Montréal how can I get your hair product please. God bless you
I can relate with her experiences having lived in Canada 🇨🇦 for 6 years now. There is no social life especially if you are living alone. I came alone to study and made my family here. Life is much better now. And by the way I cleaned and worked in a fast food restaurant for my side hustle. People back at home have so much expectations but I tell myself that I cannot do everything, it's impossible. So keep a positive attitude, go back to school, and you will have a rewarding career and hopefully live a great life abroad.
It's true man , we helped our fellow Kenyan to come to Canada 🇨🇦 to work , he seemed happy and with friends but the man was depressed and took his life away just a few months in living in Toronto
Hope all they are all watching life 😂 abroad it's not easy, kwanza being house maid it God Grace that is keeping us here Lnny thank you so much you uplift as so much being away from home it's not easy it's only God 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏this lady she is so strong, sometimes l want to give up come back home but l just remember being a first born my family depends on me and my siblings,l have to stay strong for them.
I feel your story. I have walked that path. Those have walked that path will understand you. I understand you.. Life is not s straight line graph for some people. As our faces are different so is our experiences. You are a survivor and a winner. Igbos are survivors , tough and resillient. Jesus Christ will make you more than a conqouror . The bible says Christ in you the hope of glory. Pls accept God's free offer of love / eternal life if you have not done so . Get in touch whenever you want to come to Nigeria - your father's land. It will be worthwhile by the grace of God.
I live in Canada and yes Kenyans don’t raise your expectations, you can come here and be homeless if you think people pick money. The winter is … even words can’t explain and people die from it all from ignorance bills are the stressful things but I won’t discourage anyone. I believe anyone can do anything and it’s by the will of God for everything that happens Edit: to clarify I am not at all tryna discourage anyone at just providing information
people write different stories , they are people who have made it big and are making it - stay focused .. I admire you my sis xtabel you have broken the ceiling in seattle US - well done and your friends kina Patricia and mama Hannah kudos to you all
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Thank you so much everyone for your kind words. Thank you Lynn Ngugi for this opportunity accorded to me. May God bless you and your team. Just wanted to answer a few questions I saw. First, this is my personal life story, it does NOT mean this will be the same case for you or others. If you get an opportunity to immigrate to Canada, take it. Ensure to make an informed decision that is best for you. Remember, the grass is GREENER where you water it. Second, many of you have reached out to me saying you are going through some mental health challenges, I strongly recommend that you seek professional help. Please reach out and talk to someone. We still need you here. I pray that God preserves you in whatever storm you are facing. Lastly, I am not able to sponsor or invite anyone to Canada. If you would like to contact me or get my hair products/hair coaching services, my details are:
Instagram page: @okerekechika
Email address: lorrychika@gmail.com
Lynn are you an NSPPDian? I love you always. Thnx for this awesome episode. What God cannot do does not exist 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Your testimony in full if strange tongues and yet you the world to hear you. What's that?. I advice that this channel be restricted to your home county people only, because is disgusting mixing English and your language her you want people all over the world.
@philips musa you can't even construct a grammatically correct sentence, but you're requesting for the interview to be done in a singular language. Not to mention, your use of the word "disgusting" is misplaced.
I deal with cleaning products and clean toilets too, lm pround and happy, lf you don't mind , l would like to be interviewed too.lm in Kenya
@@philipsmusa6296 swahili is a popular language all over Africa and even me living in USA can understand all the words because of my African background(Im not Kenyan). Lynn will keep her show for the world to see and we will subscribe & like. If you dont like the "strange language" you can ignore the videos on you feed.
I love what your guest has said, you never know who you will meet.I finished college as a young woman,didn't get a job and started working as helper in a dental clinic, washing toilets, sterilisation, messenger, washing the patient bibs it was a very filthy job. God brought a young dentist to do some part time there and he fell in love with me as I was working faithfully in my job as I was waiting for TSC to absorb me as a qualified teacher. Long Story short, we got married in our 20s and we have built our lives beautifully together now 15 years. We thank God.
Never despise the days of small beginnings says the Lord.
Wow great story ,Amen, may God continue blessing your marriage
@@lydiakioko4489 Amen,thank you.
AMEEEEEN!!!!!
Wooow inspiring story to God be the glory
@@homesteadingwiththeangafam2158 Amen
Been in Europe for 27 years and when Covid struck I packed and moved back home 🇰🇪 from flight attendant and a law student, now am a hydroponics farmer In Bondo, and yes life abroad is no joke but now I feel freedom living on my farm and not missing the rat race, racism, feeling in adequate and not worthwhile. ❤️ lynn
Work pay tax..zero socializing ...unhappy always
Hello dear,kindly email me your contact details
Lynnngugi4@gmail.com
Thank you
@@brigidmua2548 yapppp tax tax tax and more tax and window shopping at the super market coz everything is damn expensive😂but it’s a learning experience and I took everyday as a lesson and the reason why God chose me to take this path and now my exit plan after all these years and not to regret any minute ❤️❤️🇰🇪
Even life in Nairobi is not a joke, Baba is also headed to Bondo like you.
@@LynnNgugi we need to here from him or her
Hmmm people back home in Africa only call you when they want money. Their conversation goes straight to telling you their problems and all their problems need money to be solved. They never ask how you are or how you are coping in the foreign country, they don’t even want to listen to the hardships you are going through. Very selfish and uncaring people.They automatically think that we people in diaspora don’t have problems but the truth is most people back home have a more relaxed life compared to us in the diaspora. Talk about cleaning, I came to the UK when I was 18yrs and I worked in the meat factory. Very cold place and you have to pack that meat at a very fast speed otherwise you loose the job. I really struggled.Thank GOD I managed to go for further studies and I have a very good job now.
This is very true, they can even go for weeks or months but the day u get the text nothing like how r u doing, help me with......
I love this. I'd advice anyone who wants to go abroad to listen to this experience; not to discourage you, but just to make sure that going abroad is what you want. I was so excited coming to canada until I landed and realised no one prepared me for what was ahead.
Big up to Africans who diaspora has become their home. Anyone who has gone to diaspora and come back home is NOT a failure.
Hey,are you still in Canada?
hi I would like to go to Canada to work as a caregiver.what are the requirements please
@@esthernjoroge345 first do the Florence academy course
Indeed
Please connect me to come to Canada.
When you come to Canada study any course in the healthy system or hands on jobs like plumbing, welding these are good paying jobs. I was a banker back home when i came here i studied nursing and i will never regret coming to Canada. I am having good life with my family. I thank God for giving wisdom.
Hi, Opah.Would really like to converse with you kindly if you don't mind . Please how do I reach out
Any public health jobs?
@@bethmathenge2678 🤣🤣🤣🙌🙌🙌
Can I kindly ask you.... what if you're a Doctor and want to go outside country, if you go and do your masters can that work?
Hello Opah kindly need to connect with u help. Thanks
Life abroad is tough but once you endure the first few years, things pay off. The culture shock is tough and also childhood traumas emerge and makes life hard but there is hope and more opportunities.
I'm glad you mention how the traumas of past check in and must be addressed before you settle. It's a lot to deal with.
As we struggle to settle in foreign countries, dont forget to be kind to the foreigners in our land. What they go through is exactly what we go through here. It is not easy to settle but once you do, then life is easier. There are some who have made it and are not struggling any more. But I believe we (human beings) all pass through the same challenges when new in any foreign country
She's really articulated the struggles of many of us out here in Diaspora..very well said
Sometimes living abroad is not easy and as rosy as it seems. It humbles you kabisa.. 😅
Very true 🤣😊
True
Kabisaaaaa
Thanks for the Eye-opener, people always think living in abroad is easy.but the truth is nothing is easy
Being away from family members is the greatest challenge of living abroad; as things move very fast and adapting to the new lifestyle becomes a continuous challenge. Anyone willing to relocate first; should be mentally prepared, should have at least a degree or diploma with some work experience, and while in the foreign land try to upgrade your education and build networks that will take you back home.
Hawa family members tunasumbuana hapa Africa they're very important. People abroad do not have that
Depends..other countries eg Germany..it's free university, studies done in English too .pay room/insurance. so go study there. If you'd already done it previously, you kind of repeat it.
@@veevictorius5116 27 years and counting weh! Then everyone wants kitu kidogo - I've cleaned pupu!!!
@@rosewambui8026 are you in Germany?
@@neemaatieno9611 yes
After listening to this lady, I now appreciate and love my husband even more. He has worked so hard in a very short time and we have achieved a lot, he has given up so much just to provide for us.
Same story with me here, working as a maid in gulf. 4yrs in Lebanon but I thank God for this far and he's knowledgeable because this job has removed my family and I from grass to somewhere 🙏though sometimes I ask myself so many questions which I don't get answers
May the Good Lord Bless the work of your hands.
You are a strong young woman. And God will c u through Amen
Can that money get it in kenya.
Good,,let's take heart,me too am working in lebanon,,,where are you locating here in lebanon sister
Always remember you're not alone and always focus on what you get at the end of the month and what you've been able to achieve,am impressed by what you've done for your family.
A queen is here to say as it is! Abroad life can shock you but once you adjust you are good to go! Such a beautiful queen ❤️
I keep telling people Kenya is rich and the best place to live...
The way to adjust is almost the same as the one people of Israel took when going back to Kanaan from Egypt. You must really have God on your side.
Lynn wanjiru muya is ur fan ukianza kumeet fans awe wa kwanza,mm ni silent viewer lkn she is ur good fan
@@vanessalaizer4363 😂😂😂😂😂😂you need God for sure
@@floraigokiterah1642 true after coming to Egypt that's when I realised that but it was too late to know ,, coz nobody told me earlier
Everything she said is absolutely true about Canada. I wish I had heard this sooner. You’re making difference by letting people know ahead of time about their challenges.
Iii
Tell them sister, people out there work day and night, some of the jobs you would never think of, but you do it to make ends meet, then you send the money back home to help your family and friends who really don't appreciate and misuse and even live a better life than you, then when you get tired and disappointed of helping people who don't want to help themselves, you become their enemy and they start saying unalinga, meanwhile all this time, you live in a shared accommodation with people you don't know as you cannot afford to rent a house by yourself and you do not real friends because you have no social life, sometimes you don't even know your neighbours, some sleep less than 6hours per night running between shifts and classes. So guys please respect hard earned cash sent by people in diaspora, it does not grow from trees. Some people remember their family members and friends only when they need cash, Please 🙏 guys form a habit of calling your people in abroad to genuinely know how they are doing, build a lasting relationship that is not based on cash. Thank you @LynnNgugi for giving her your platform to highlight this problem.
Very true
Umenena, abroad pple who support their families back home should be respected , it's a big favour that one is being helped or supported as soon as one will tell them that you want to stop with support to focus on yourself hapo sasa ndivyo utajua kumbe haujui,one will be bullshitted with abuse from exactly the same persons one was supporting with cash they'll even don't want to talk you, abroad pple is true our relatives have no that true love to us ni ya pesa tu, (though not all are like that kuna wale wako very understanding)
Team diaspora, well put
@@Parentingwiththefutureinmind families finished whatever I get I remember three weeks ago someone died they asked money from me unfortunately I had 40 cents in my account why I had 40 cents because the families take money from me all the time they don't care if am sick or am ok they don't want to know it am working or not but this 2022 I have made up my mind am going to cut most of them, am living in Brisbane Queensland Australia
@@Parentingwiththefutureinmind I subscribed to your Chanel tusikubali kukaushwa damu lets keep our money otherwise one day watatucheka
So proud of her for walking the walk, keeping Faith and attaining clarity. I do believe she will do amazing on this next chapter. Thanks Chika for highlighting the challenges abroad.
Lynn, your just so warm😍
Thank you❤
@@chikaokereke hello chika , is it advisable to go outside the country because I wanted
Lynn, this experience is relatable to more people than just Kenyans! This lady is speaking to many Africans abroad.
An Burundi account accountant who was working for international organizations became a cleaner at a hospital in the United States of America. Most of degrees make no sense abroad.
@@salimaanna6898 this person should have been able to work as an accountant. Finance crosses borders unlike professions like law and medicine.
True
Chika congrats on beating depression. May God continue guiding you all the days of your life. thanks Lynn for this episode
There's Dignity In Labour.... Nothing Wrong With Cleaning Toilet's....As Long As Bills Get Paid..... It's A Stepping Stone.
Exactly
Me am doing the same with my white colleagues by the way only we africans down grade these jobs most whites do these jobs apart from the main jobs for extra cash.You see somebody parking their car you think is the boss so she's coming for that ka cleaning job!Just by the way these cleaning jobs can be well paying some you are free on weekends on holidays and some companies have summer vacation and you don't have a boss breathing down ur kneck.You do ur job after office hrs and go home bila kusubuana na watu but everything has its challenges.
@@mwendapoleee Very true. We Africans do not get it. There is no such thing as an inferior job. I understand that in Norway where almost everyone is educated, these so called small toilet cleaning jobs are done by graduates and pay very well.
@@mwendapoleee wakenya munapenda sana kuji grade based on wazungu kwa uzungu (mwili mueupe tu). Kwani aki fanya mzungu ni manaake ni kitu safi? Nonsense! Cleaning toilets no kazi chafu! Kazi za watu wachini. Usidanganye watoi wacha wasome to avoid kusafisha mavi na matako za wazee wazungu! Stop it.
@@lemungagenu5103 Every job has its disadvantages sio uzungu ata wazungu pia wanafanya na wanachekelewa ati ni waiters wamakojo !Sisi wote kuna kitu tupendi ata daktari kazi yake sio rahisi,mtu anakuja naugojwa lazima umhudumie,dentist meno imeoza anatengeneza,wakuzalisha,wawanyama,dereva,polisi,atakwa ofisi kuna shida zao na kila mtu akienda kwa kazi nzuri hizo zingine nani atakupaguza matako ?Siku hizi watu wanafanya kazi cùcù atabaki na nani nyumbani?Kila mtu anataka kwenda kwa restuarant na choo ama hoteli swafi lakini tunadharau wenye tunahitaji .Mtoto wangu atafanya kazi yenye itampendeza kama anahudumia wazee ama wangoja ama kiwete yy ndio atajua kuna watu wamejitolea kusaidia wengine awe mzungu ama mwafrika!
We don't choose which families to be born into and how those families raise us. So don't belittle her opinion or experiences. Let her be.
Chika, I loooove your story. I also love that you are telling it as it is. I am from Zambia and I currently live in Ottawa. I have lived in this country since 1991 years, your story is my story and you are telling truth. Thank you for doing this.
You should take nursing since day one, nursing is on demand and is a stable job in Canada and USA.
Majority of people who have gone abroad have started from scratch to survive. It humbles oneself.
Studied/worked in Europe for a while but decided to relocate back to Kenya.
Truth is, we make it seem like abroad is heavenly!! The picture we paint back home makes people desire that life. BUT few will be candid and really tell you how hard life truly is.
Imagine always being aware of your race (that’s something that you really don’t think about whilst in Kenya).
The number of times people asked for “connections” to go abroad lol…I”m even seeing that on the comment section here!
I remember swearing I’ll never live in Kenya again and even when I moved back, I struggle to really adjust. I’m doing far much better than I did whilst living in Europe
Great feedback! Coming home soon
I pray that God keeps you and strengthens you❤Thank you for sharing your story.
Encouraging
Are you for real
Am really impressed by this programme for allowing Africans (Kenyans in particular)at home to get a clear picture of what it's like to be African abroad,however there are many Afrcans living their dreams abroad despite the challenges.
Not only Kenyans my brother i'm from Zimbabwe and I can relate to her story.
@@violankomo7045My bad, I agree with you,I should have said Africans
@Georgina Prucha Yes Georgina,am aware that there's a huge population of Kenyan experts living their dreams abroad,I will correct that Statement.
Not only 🇰🇪 please people at large 🇺🇬
Yes. There are alot of success stories.
I live in a small town in lethbridge and kids from a comfortable backgrounds struggle alot they don't imagine cleaning or doing odd jobs. If you have lived in Kenya with your degree for four years without a job, you will appreciate every dollar you get. I love Canada, I will make it here!
What are your socials mom?
Amen...I totally agree...watu wale hawakuwai kula shida home..they have a hard time huku majuu...lakini if you struggled in Kenya...you never imagine ati you will be going back to that struggle life ya home...🤣...ni ku kaa ngumu...
Small town in Lethbridge ama Lethbridge? Lethbridge is where my life started. In Red deer now.
Winnie very true, here in Kenya we have masters and we are jobless, nipate hiyo job ya kuosha choo huko i will do it whole heartedly
Winnie mutuku pls connect us
Been in Australia for the last 3.5 yrs and I haven't recovered from the culture shock and being a workholic to just meet the basics😭.For the first time in 2019 I fell into depression without the knowledge of it but God has been extremely faithful 🙏
Hi dear where are you now cause Canada is still recruiting people from Africa hope u are ok now
@@rebsjoy6892 connections?
Lived in Australia too but always had in mind to come back home which I did. But the toll on your mental health eishh! It's something people don't understand until they experience it.
@@rebsjoy6892 how to go abaut it pliz
Hello
Loved her story, shes so real and raw,may God bless her ,I can relate whole what she's talking about
If you have a good job in Kenya, live here and just tour the different countries.
Thanks Chike for highlighting our struggles abroad. The loneliness and the racism abroad is extensive.
Can i get a chance to be there janet
@@gloriastaicy7429 huyu yuko kenya na wewe
True please tell them karanja
Very correct.....hamna ku sugarcoat hapa
Janet it’s not easy Abroad I don’t even know my nabour loneliness my dear
I live in Canada. I was lucky to immediately get an office job in the same career that I had in Kenya. At first the loneliness was the biggest problem but I went to an event where I bumped into two old schoolmates from Kenya who introduced me to other Kenyans and my life changed overnight. We meet together, eat Kenyan food, drink tea and so on. When you are in Canada, reach out to fellow Kenyans and build your own network to overcome isolation. It took me ten years to feel at home and now I just consider it like my second home. I am sorry for her experience but not all Kenyans are picking strawberries, actually many Kenyans I know have very good jobs in government etc. Go back to school and study and you will be okay eventually. Vumilia...
Thanks for the encouragement
Life is a journey that sometimes we follow a certain path but the end result is what matter most.
You may start well but get afew problems while another starts life very bad but finally things change for the best.
Nikuvumilia tu.
How did you relocate to Canada?
Please advice us on how to relocate to Canada.
Hi Sofia. Thanks for encouragement. How can I reach out to you? I am here and would appreciate some tips
She has respectfully avoided talking about her step father. He appears nowhere in her story, even in her struggles, other than picking them from the airport. I know as women we think a better life awaits our kids abroad but mimi najichuna Maskio. I wanted to go to US but Acha tu nibaki hapa nilipe school fees. Chika, all the best as you hassle for a job that will make you happy.
This lady spoke the pure truth, life in Diaspora is not a bed of roses, there are so many challenges to deal with. Thanks for sharing, Lynn Ngugi thanks for featuring this lady in your platform.
Please dont be deceived by what people say sometimes, its their choices. I had my degree from home and i got another one when i get here in the same canada she is talking about. And today, by the grace of God, i have one of the most prestigious job here. Sometimes, people make wrong choices and they come online to discourage people. We should be positive influences on ourselves
Liz Josh what do you mean deceived?! Are you saying she's lying?! She's telling her story her truth if you had a different experience good for you but don't use it to invalidate other people! The reality is not everyone's life is smooth sailing in diaspora. You had a degree she didn't & she had to do what she had to do to get herself & her brother through school& ofc now that she has her degree her job prospects are way better. Listen to learn not to critique buaaa 😡
@@pwanja nice response
It's true what she us telling it's not roses abroad when you come you dont get the same job you had home you have to start somewhere like Scandinavia you have to learn their language for 1 year before going to the next step and people have to do odd jobs to survive it takes time to settle to what you want those who cant cope gets frustreted and have it tough. Our people at home should be patient with us and mot think that money comes from trees here abroad its very expensive and we have to work hard and help.
I like what dhe says people at home should be checking on us and help us as well not only one sided. Thank you very much wish you all the best. God bless you thank you Lynn❤❤🙏🙏
You are telling the truth lady thanks God bless you❤🙏
Really proud of you Lynn for what you are doing, this is an eye opener story and brava to Chike for telling us her journey. All the best to her .
Why do we look down on jobs in Kenya? Why do people think it is beneath them to clean toilets? That is a cultural and colonial mentality we need to shed once and for all. Everyone in America cleans Toilets even Managers and Directors it is no big deal. Americans have no problem with cleaning Toilets. Free your mind the rest will follow. Lynn I was glad to hear that you have waited tables. That is life experience. It makes you an empathetic and sympathetic restaurant customer. I have lived in the USA for over 40 years started at the bottom and still going strong by God's Grace. If cleaning toilets is what I have to do to feed my family I have gladly done it and will do it again.
Life abroad is not easy.. We live less, uncomfortable and tirelessly working hard to just give our people big life back home. I lost friends in the process... They don't believe you don't have and you're always impeccable when giving. If you give well you're besty if not you're dumped into enemies basket.
Very true
Queency you said it all
May God bless you for me
May God shower you with all good things you like.
The world is wikedo
U Can Say That Again....
And to make the matters worse,those you helped back home,when you happen to come home with nothing,they are the first to laugh at you and talk ill about how you don't know how to plan yourself.
Very true dear
Thanks Lynn for bringing us viewers these inspiring and real life stories. Chika may God come through for you and give you an excellent job in the hotel industry back in Kenya.
Lynn! This was a beautiful intwrview. I was in Canada in the 60's, perhaps even b4 this lady was born. I went there as a student on a Canadian Scholarhip. My dear, from what u are narrating as ur experiences, I can tell u there is very little, if anything, that has changed about Canada. You are lucky that at least YOU already knew God. I didn't.., then. I used to tell people that afta Canada, there is no life challenge that I cannot conquer. ( 4years of study and already a married young parent with a hubby who was also a student and 2 young kids) By de grace of God, we made it BUT I used to tell people that if I made it thru in Canada, I can succeed anywhere in the world. I was in Edmonton!
I trully thank God to hear someone who knows God and on whom His grace abounded. I can tell u, It was only by His grace and merciful kindness that u peddled thru what u went thru! I so love ur narrative- cum- testimony. May de God in whom u have put ur trust, come thru for u once again!! ( from Lesotho, Southern Africa)
Thank you for sharing your story and encouraging me.
Good to see more and more diasporans speaking candidly about this issue hopefully more people will give it a good thought and reflection before relocation only when all else fails that they might think the grass is greener on the other side. It might be but it's not always the case. You can make a good life wherever you are.
@@Kittygacha_playz yes many are doing well and many are also suffering let people hear both stories we have heard one sided story for long the ones building magorofa and driving big cars but they also have a story to tell. Stories like this will help people reflect and adjust their expectations when moving abroad. I commend the channels variety. For every story some with connect others will disconnect which is all good but stories must be told.
And why dd you make money in ur on country stop discouraging other people hw u made it others can make it als
Watoto wa matajiri
Kenyans who fail abroad complain too much and they know why they failed and should STOP 🛑 coming back home and giving sad stories.
Reasons are as follows:
1. Didn’t have enough funds to sustain their first year of study therefore dropped out of school and fell out of status therefore living illegally in America or Europe and life gets tough after that because they start doing bad jobs like cleaning toilets to survive.
2. Did not complete their Degree and this is worse for the ones who went abroad after high school because these 1st World Countries value Degrees. The ones who come for Masters or PHD can get better jobs even if they dropped out of School rather than the ones who don’t have Degrees at all thus start cleaning toilets.
3. Picked easy Courses that are flooded with Americans and Europeans thus competing with the natives for the same jobs. I have never seen Kenyans who are Engineers or Doctors suffer in America. You also need to register with a State as an Engineer or Doctor or Business student by sitting for State certification exams which you must pass and if not then you end up cleaning toilets. Please pick serious Courses to study when coming to America.
4. Hanging with the wrong crowd thus becoming a felon through drunk driving, weed smoking etc., this will not allow you get a good job at all because all jobs in America require background checks to see if you are a convicted felon of not and if so then you go clean toilets.
5. Partying 🎉 too much and before they know it, their Student VISA has expired and they have no Degree and now they are embarrassed to come back home without a Degree 📜 and so start doing bad jobs like cleaning 🧹 toilets to survive. Just complete your studies comrades and your life will be easy.
In a nutshell please follow the laws and AMERICA 🇺🇸 will treat you good.
@@kibindankoi9824 waaaaaaa thank you so much really loving Phrankleen channel I will pass on to others so informative. Loved a comment there 'don't set yourself on fire to warm others'. Much appreciating I will become more financially literate
I disagree with some of her statements eg that most Kenyans work odd jobs in North America such as watchman, waiter etc, this is not true. To succeed in North America specifically USA based on my experience it depends on a lot of factors. For eg. before you leave Kenya, have a clear plan, keep an open mind, be determined to succeed as racism is everywhere, in Kenya we call it tribalism. Also, it depends on who you surround yourself with while abroad. I encourage everyone that relocates abroad to go back to college if possible or take certification courses to sharpen their skills & become more competitive. Also, be very disciplined with money, pay your bills & live within your budget, so NOT all Kenyans work odd jobs in the USA it's a choice you make, as there are many job opportunities in the USA as well as Canada I believe. Also, surround yourself with goal oriented intelligent people and work hard and stop comparing Kenya vs. North America once you relocate but adjust to your new life and make the best of it.
I love how articulate you were in this video, I live in the Uk and most black people are always regarded as 2nd hand objects, leaving in the western world is no joy when you are black, victimisation and systemic racism are leading! Parents determine who their children play with! Thanks for sharing I can relate 🤠
Which part of UK are u in?
Thank you Chika for sharing your story and speaking things as they are here in abroad.
From my experience,Here in Canada, if you have papers from Kenya or a new immigrant generally, its advisable to send them for assessment first by an international qualification assessment service. This will be a great boost on your resume if its equivalent to that obtained here coz some employers/recruiters are picky when it comes to candidates with foreign qualifications.
Papers obtained in recognized institutions in Kenya for example UON are also recognized here.The trick comes in if you pursued a regulated course like Med, engineeering,law, some sciences, accounting etc.For these courses, all immigrants are required to sit for a Canadian examination first in order to get the proper lincensing required to practice. The exams are tough.Some do pass while others fail. Another alternative is for one to go back to school/ start from scratch. You can go back and pursue your course at lower level; a cert or diploma or take a different career path altogether.
Another thing to note is that if you have work experience from home you will be better placed than another immigrant whose fresh from college. Having foreign papers with no work experience is quite challenging when starting off.
If you have work experience and the course you pursued isnt regular you have higher chances of get a job but you still have to start somewhere, maybe volunteer or do any small job to give you Canadian Work expérience coz employers look at that too.
Another big thing that helps alot in getting a better job in this country apart from having some sort of Canadian éducation and work experience is Recommendations. This tops the list of most recruiters. They will go first with the candidate that has been recommended to them by someone they know and trust. You may have a very good job application but if you dont someone working there or someone who knows someone you may end up never hearing from them no matter how qualified you are and no matter who many times you apply. So making connections is Key. Build your connections, show your presence on professional platforms, you may never know who will come across it.
Do not spend so much time, year in year out trying to get a job with your foreign credentials.If they arent working for you, put them aside and go back to school if you can.
For those coming in on student permits, their experience is way too different altogether
This is very useful 🙏
Very informative.. Thank you
THANK YOU RODAH
And as Achika said, do not raise your expectations .Things may not work out the way you planned. Start somewhere. Do those odd or transition jobs as they are called here if you have to, as you work towards achieving what you intended.Those jobs do not define you.You know who you are. They will help pay your bills for the meantime as long as you don't get stuck doing them for the rest of your life.They actually pay way much better than most office including some goverment jobs in Kenya. Some of them like house keeping are physically demanding but they are not gross as people may think.
Finally, do your diligent research if you are planning to come over. Have an idea on what you expect. Prepare yourself mentally coz mental health challenges set in when you come over here with very high hopes and expectations then all over sudden you find yourself having to start from scratch, not having a job and struggling with bills or doing some kind of jobs that you have never imagined yourself doing. About Canadian Winter, it is brutal thats for sure. Temperatures go down upto -40Cs but as long as you bundle up to keep warm then you are good to. Buildings, public transit and personal cars are heated so wont freeze while inside.You will only feel cold if you spend time outside for long maybe working or waiting to catch a bus or train. But we are always to bundle up.
Cleaning toilets too, abroad, pays school fees and feed my family 👪back home. Am thankful to Jesus for this job.
Pesa ni pesa
Amen.
Tia bidii sister, Mungu ni mwaminifu
I love this mentality. Make the dollar
True....I Loooooooove Your Attitude.... Which Country
This is the reality people are facing abroad, we decide to come abroad in order to place our fate in our own hands. They call it getting out of the comfort zone.and what friends and family back home should know is that the money they think is freely given abroad is actually hard earned, so they better stop making enemies just because they can't extract money from people abroad
Only prayers
Well said, hard earned money should be cherished.
Great topic . A word of advice through experience, first years life is different, go to school and network and keep pushing. Life gets easier with time, perseverance and set goals for yourself . You will be successful…
I loved this interview however I would have liked to have english subtitles so that I could understand the full story. Lynn, you are a great interviewer. You allow the gust ample time to tell their story and I really like that. Keep up the good work.
I currently live in canada and it's very true life is so hard, I remember I couldn't find a job when I first moved here and I had to do car wash 😫, for now I thank God as he has been faithful so far
Can I talk to you gal
Hello
we always think that the grass is greener on the other side. But it is better to grow your own grass at home despite the challenges.
I live in Canada and I have to tell you my African people it’s not easy, it’s not a paradise. We still work and there are still people who are homeless. Just be humble wherever you are.
You are right
@@ireneobbayi4277 greetings from Brisbane Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 we are in the same kilio different universities but same teachers
exactly. i agree
Why are you still there if its not easy there...why dont you come back..we coming there in jesus name
@@nickhavi amen. Look all I mean is that people think if u come here all the worries goes away. Like people don’t pull the money from the tree.
As a kenyan living in Montreal, i understand a lot about what she is saying. Here is my personal observation. Many Kenyans struggle so hard to move abroad- the immigration journey is long and expensive and sometimes just down to luck. So when we succeed we think we have made it but in reality that is the begining of the hustle. So you should be prepared to work just as hard or even harder than you did back home. My friend always says if you were making it back home, then you have a better chance of making abroad but kama ilikuwa ngumu home moving abroad is not a magic trick to make your problems disappear.
My second point- Preparation: Immigration is a huge project. You need to prepare well in advance. In Chiki's case, they should have learnt French, got in touch with people who are already living there, Just ask all the necessary questions...It goes a long way. When i moved i already spoke good french(even though i struggled a little at the begining because of the different accent), i had a few friends i had made before moving, i researched the school system, just general information about the people and the culture. I still had to struggle but the resaerch made it easier.
They should have learned French before landing in Quebec or moved to an entirely different province but without proper preparation they won't think of any of this.
I agree. I wish we did the latter. We had very little knowledge of where we were going to.
As a registered nurse in America, life is no joke, no social life, a lot of mental issues affecting many here, too much burden from back home and just the need to protect yourself from mockery can take a toll on a you. Nothing comes east here, I totally relate to her story, she articulated herself so well and painted the true depiction of life in diaspora. Thank you Lynn for all you do
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True .
we can relate
True that
This story is to share
Thanks for another excellent interview! You and your guest are are two wonderful sisters. Living in any white country or any country that is not majority black (African) can be a big challenge, if not destructive to the psyche. The fact that a black person can survive the traumatic experiences and hold a family together in a foreign country or return to their native land in once piece, is something to celebrate. The West or even Asia is not all about the good life for Africans or people of African ancestry as many people think. The grass is not always greener in these societies. Even if some black people are succeeding in their careers or jobs, that alone is not the measure of a good life. The feeling of being a second class citizen or the feeling of not belonging can lead to a terrible existence. Actually, whether one is in their native country or a foreign country, economic success is just one index of success. Other measures are mental and physical health, having genuine and healthy relationships with family, friends colleagues and neighbours. And not last and not least, a feeling of being respected and treated fairly irrespective of your race or colour. I think that until Africans on the continent and those in the diaspora can develop their own countries economically and maintain a more robust and effective systems of governance and accountability, I guess there will always be the temptation or desire to seek greener grass in other countries even if they are merely tolerated, not welcomed.
Very insightful!
The truth is you are only respected and free to a greater extent in your country of origin.
Even in fellow African countries, discrimination is rife, you find black Africans treating their fellows from other parts of Africa with disdain and even take pride in killing them or discriminate against them systemically
Ultimately, until majority of African countries become self sufficient at the least, these things will never stop.
You pinpointed a good message. Thank you!
I have witnessed so many doctors and graduates clean toilets or having nothing to do. It's only the grace of God. In Kenya is more worse. So nobody should fear to go abroad.
Yes. Kenya doesn't appreciate the intellectuals that much. Only the crooks do better in our country.
True you've said it,my sister is in Canada and she decided to go back to school with the little money that she got, she's doing fine now,thnx to God.
I think abroad is for someone mwenye hakusoma Any kama mimi .hii kusoma saana na mwisho abroad kucompare inafanya watu wakue Depressive.God is great nilimake na I think ningekaa Kenya singekuwa na nothing.Class seven droper Now nursing.
@@steffis6565, Abroad nikwakila mtu. Lkn mtu alosoma mara nyingi ategemee kusoma tena kwa sabbu wazungu vyeti vya Afrika hawaviamini. Km akitupa mda kutafuta kazi kwa vyeti vyake vya Afrika ndio inakua ttzo. Lkn akiwahi kusoma akapata vyeti vya kwao basi maisha yanaendelea.
@@steffis6565 abroad is for all. Everyone can go back to school and get a job. They pay well even if you are a cleaner and your hospital and retirement benefits are paid well
There's nothing like an odd job,any job that earns u money kindly appreciate.
Watu huongea as if living a comfortable poor life in Kenya when u r educated is better than being selfless with an aim of changing your economic status,it takes a sacrifice for one to change the cycle of poverty..As long as am secure,I can do any job as long as it's worth the sacrifice.
Moving here is not easy. I can remember also being in high school in a small white town, the only african in the whole school. I wanted to give up everyday. I wanted to go back to Kenya so bad. It was hard adjusting.
I’m a South African and I love this show 🦋
I think we should learn to stay in our countries and rebuild them .
Am Kenyan in south africa
As a Kenyan in the diaspora for over 20yrs, one has to be prepared. Life in diaspora has positives n negatives. Yes their is racism but not everyone is racist. But there r 2 sides 2 every coin. In Kenya I faced tribalism, joblessness n poverty. In the States God has been gracious. I feel for this guest. Life can happen on either side of the Atlantic...there are also many positives in diaspora as well.
I have 4 sisters and I have sent 3 of them to school but tday im their big enemy but they don't know the God I serve he is so grate and wonderful I didn't finish my education and I came to abroad in London in UK I can speak English and communicate with every one around me
She has really articulated our struggles....Well done.
How I wish one can accept how life is and try to comply ! Cleaning toilets for me is not an issue . Being paid after every one hour ?? Oh my....I can give it my all. In this life , you start from somewhere .. you can not just become successful overnight . Please let's learn to move one step at a time .
Yes. People take 3-5 years here to kinda make it.
She was a rich kid
@@kinara5365 true
She hasnt mentioned not one thing about not being appreciative. Shes where she is coz of all the struggle she has had to endure. You sure are not getting the message 🙏🏾. But again, experience is the best teacher 😊
True 💯💯💯💯💯
You said it all sister. This is our daily struggle!
I love the way the Lynn family is growing.
Thanks for that dangerous signing, we missed him here. 📷📷
Love from Uganda 🇺🇬🇺🇬
LYNN I WATCH YOU ALOT WE LOVE YOU. TELL CHIKA TO CHANGE HER ATTITUDE LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE
She got through this story without crying...wow... myself I cried
She is lucky she had family members around her in diaspora - That's the best thing you can have here. The loneliness here in Canada is insane. Depression. But life compared to Kenya... Financially wise is much better. Only that am away from family and my beautiful Kenyan weather
I love this...i want to come to canada..im learning alot and will help me prepare well..keep going ...💪
@@irenewangeci659 if you are ready for the switch, mentally... That will really help. Am 6 months here, doing my masters and setlling hasn't been easy. But my friends are supportive. I thank them. I will pull thru
The problem is always how to get there..it has not been easy for some of us..
@@irenewangeci659 yeah. It's very expensive
Team lethbridge Alberta here!!! I'm smiling seeing y'all here
I am living here now, I know what depression looks like. It's Bad. In my entire life I found depression in Canada. Home is home. This side I see people Africans trying to be one of them but they Endup in bad places. It's because most of the people they haven't achieved what they wanted. And it takes alot of time to just achieve the permanent residency and after getting you are so exhausted and tired of life and you have already lost 3 to 4 years of your life back to back to try and prove to the government that your perfect. Racist is there all of the time. Home pressure coming back with nothing it really kills people. Because they government won't let you in easily they must use you first for 3 to 4 years and the government for immigrants we are considered unskilled labour example Factories, security guards, cleaning etc.
same in Australia it’s free Labour prople work for small money
In my own country Namibia i started working as cleaner househelp for white people. Imagine you even have to wash their underwear. What i did i used a broom to lift it up and put it in the washing machine. None of our African parents will make you wash their underwear unless their are sick. Today i am a Debt Collector by Profession working in the Finance Department. Those people just make us strong and thats why i further my studies and never going backwards.Nothing in life come on a silver plate just easily. Hard work and Perseverance meaning Consistency plays a vital role in our daily lifes
This lady hit the nail on the head. Life in the diaspora is no joke. It can be so frustrating as to rendering someone suicidal
We Africans abroad, we educate ourselves, get degrees in this n that but when it comes to finding jobs according to our qualifications we get none, instead we ending up cleaning n washing the dishes or working in nursing homes. Sad but true!
@@vanessalaizer4363 I disagree because in America if you go back to their schools & pass their exams you have an equal opportunity of employment. The degrees from Africa most become null & void. At least you can get scholarships, student loans & grants, unlike our home countries.
@@frankie6207 There is always beginning everywhere even in your own home country! Humble beginnings, resilience remain focused, You will definitely climb the ladder! An English-speaking country is even far much a plus!
@@frankie6207 the thing is iam not in America. The country im in, one must first study the language which takes not less than three years. Then you have to start somewhere depends on your currant level of education fr your home country. After that you can choose to find low paid job or study farther, it’s a looong process trust me.
@@Agyotis i agree with you about english-speaking countries being a plus. Otherwise it’s a long way to the destination. To avoid that way, ppl choose to work with anything that comes their way, which is not good at all.
Trusting humble beginning. Isaiah 60:22 When the time is right, l the LORD will make it happen.
I loved this story from the beginning to the end, i loved the way she told true not hiding anything, she's very simple down to earth. Miss Chika May God bless you and keep you and to you Lynn I always pray for you anytime I see you on TV or think about the good people I have ever seen or met with, God bless you.
Well, if u have failed to work in Canada, do not discourage others.
In fact Canada is a country that has white collar jobs but like in any other country , these jobs are given on merit. I have seen bankers doing cleaning jobs here and money will always be the same.
Ok
A cleaner can earn up to CAD 2500 a month .
I have seen cleaners building mansions back on in Africa ...
Don't discourage those who can. And also there is always a starting point for every thing.
Lynn I will send you an email, I am working in the gulf and I am yet to tell my story just to encourage someone out there cz working in a foreign land is not for the faint of heart. I thank God for this far.
Lynn, this makes me very emotional watching. Everyone that lives abroad will agree with me . Once you move abroad you lose the siblings as if you don’t have anything to offer they don’t need you . The only time I get messages or calls from kenya is when school fees is needed or there is a harambee to build a church .
Lynn life huku ni Tricks but with Support and good decision making mtu unatoboa. Mimi na uzee wangu am on the right track.
Jamani eeeh, as someone who is living abroad, ukipata chance ya kukuja huku, Kimbia ukuje. Life here is better compared to Kenya. I come in peace tafadhali.❤
Thanks Florah 🙏 😊 so many people out there are really discouraging the rest of us 🤗
I agree with you 💯
I have been 🇨🇦 Edmonton AB for 10yrs. so far so good I thank God 🙏. But Quebec and Montreal siwezi French provinces nah😏
"God's there" sums it up. Thanks chika your story did bless my soul. Be blessed.
Been in Canada for 8 years now a citizen and living the dream. Peter Mutoro explained everything to expect when you move out of your country
PULIIZ-Canada is not your country, you should have pride in your native country instead of going to places where others have built, living with foreigners then calling it a dream.No wonder Africa has a brain drain and is collapsing because people are running away to build other foreign countries-its a shame what u said really
@@KingoftheRoad-2023 mann I didn’t runaway from war or whatever you think I’m here for the opportunities which are here mate I can’t live my life in an environment full of nepotism, corruption, barbarism, tribalism and all the hatred within our Afro societies. I’m super happy here if you don’t have the opportunity to be here suck it bro it’s not my fault.
Well spoken...na bills za major hakuna negotiations ati give me more days....pay by a certain day or get a penalty.Social life is zero...you'd rather eat your salt less food than go to borrow....you can't rely on relatives and friends. If you have one faithful sibling next to you,that makes a lot of difference. Above all,trust and hope in God keeps us going and the Grace of God is sufficient .
God is actively present indeed.
Africa shall become the best place in the world. A place where God lives. A place where every human being belongs. where homes are eco friendly. the best touristic place food and much more.
God blesses Aftica and its people. Amen.
keep learning and create beauty and art in Africa.
Blessings
Good job Lynn ,i learn many things from people you host,wat we should know we should never judge people b4 knowing their story and let respect everyone person
Lynn, hizi dress-code zako na your guests zinakaanga pre-planned, looking great and great story indeed!
By the way, this is what I've observed too. Lynn ebu tuambie 😜😜
its how you see things. Abroad has worked so well for some people, lets be sincere. It pays so well so long as you don't go there with an attitude of choosing jobs. Some of this low jobs pay better than a person working for the Government or banks. Lets be positive and encourage our people go there and work. we cannot all fit in Kenya.
Stop being ignorant, definitely you have missed a point from her story.
I wish you could talk through experience! Jobs and making money or not, life is difficult abroad.
Exactly
Lol pays better, do you know the economic status of 1st world countries? You can end up paying bills and remain with nothing from low paying jobs.
I am traveling to Canada soon and I believe there is something for me. No giving up. It's an opportunity and I feel like we should be encouraged and be tough skin not everywhere is easy.
I think abroad is luck, patience and it fits people who have struggled back home kwanza. Though no social life, education in US is perfect, just plan yourself well go to kenya for social life once a year, go for vacations Mexico and all that. Money in US if you want you'll get
I am in Canada and this gal is talking pure thruth ...is no easy at all
I admire your resilience. No matter how much challenge life throws at you, never contemplate to give up. Lastly congratulations Lynn on your consistency. God bless you.
Thank you for being kind❤
Thank you for being kind❤
Even here in Turkey
May God see you chika may you have a testimony this year and for Lynn am so excited to start this year with you 🥰 I believe it will be an inspirable year
Yes, ulaya, si mchezo particularly the early days/years...and by the way when people migrate to other countries, settling down, it takes about (7) years...this is statistical data in refugees studies...so, it is not silver lining...that's why it takes many years or even failing completely as we have seen from a number of our people.
Chika is such a mature girl.. Yr resilient is incredible. Thanks for sharing
It’s so true. These western countries regard their own/education system highly. My kids who grew up and schooled out here have gotten more opportunities. Way more opportunities than me who schooled in Kenya and came here as an adult. Wa-Amerika na Canada wanajipenda sana sana. They love themselves so much and that’s a good lesson for us back home. We need to value us. To value our own. And being abroad humbles many, especially open minded people. You come to realize, Kazi ni kazi and this is where, the end justifies the means kabisa kabisa!
And one last advice, at all costs please get the right papers/documentation/visa. Do your research on the kind of visa you wants, and try as much as possible to stick by its requirements if granted. That gives/open ways to a next time and a next time, and somehow to a better stabler future/job opportunities.
I am from South Africa and I live in Canada. This is my advice: If you want to come to Canada, try to get a degree while you are still in Africa. And when you arrive in Canada you can "upgrade" and study either Nursing or Social Work. Canada is always looking for Healthcare workers, and Canada as a Social welfare country, there is always jobs for Social workers. And both these programs you can start them at a local college by getting a certificate, diploma, and eventually a degree. While studying and when you keep getting these qualifications you can get a well paying job. It will be hard but it will be the best decision of your life. Even during the pandemic we in these two professions we continue to work.
I always say these to anyone who wants to come to Canada. Why would Canada( or any country for that matter) want to take anyone who is is broke and has no education. I know it sounds harsh but try to improve yourself before you come over.
Hi Alice, I would like to have a conversation with you regarding your comment. How do I contact you? Thanks
Lakini canada is employing more unskilled workers(cert and diploma) than skilled workers (degree and the rest)
I think its best to study engineering and come with your engineering or comp science degree. Even IT. Then upgrade. Those jobs pay better than social work. Social work is not as easy job here. There is a high turn over. Please people do engineering courses.
@@Flourish_today Hey there, I'm a woman want to venture into engineering but I'm not sure where to start?
Everyone can't study engineering! A registered nurse without specialty earn up to 79k, specialist nurses earn way more than that
I'm originally from Somalia 🇸🇴 and I used to live in Kenya 🇰🇪. Those were happy days. Moved to Canada 🇨🇦 and had similar experience like this girl. It's true, it's not a joke
Same here, where in Canada siz?
I worked with a lovely Somali girl called Asia Ahmed who moved to Canada. I miss her
Happy new year Lynn and thanks for hosting Chika who is brave to tell her story. From some of the comments, I see that a few people have normalized struggle and feel that her story is not valid just because she came from a comfortable background. What seems normal to me might not be the case for someone else so Chika, this is your experience, we hear you and your story matters too. All the best.
I truly appreciate your kind words❤God bless you.
Yea. Struggling after living in kitisuru must be hard
@@chikaokereke were you in Montreal or Quebec? Hope you be OK
@@chikaokereke hi Chika,thank you for sharing with us your story.may 2022 be the year of restoration and breakthrough. I live in Canada not far from Montréal how can I get your hair product please. God bless you
I can relate with her experiences having lived in Canada 🇨🇦 for 6 years now. There is no social life especially if you are living alone. I came alone to study and made my family here. Life is much better now. And by the way I cleaned and worked in a fast food restaurant for my side hustle. People back at home have so much expectations but I tell myself that I cannot do everything, it's impossible. So keep a positive attitude, go back to school, and you will have a rewarding career and hopefully live a great life abroad.
TRUE am in Toronto
Real talk
@@bahjamohamud5675 hi bro, am in dubai planing on coming to Canada can u like tell me which is the is easy way to come
It's true man , we helped our fellow Kenyan to come to Canada 🇨🇦 to work , he seemed happy and with friends but the man was depressed and took his life away just a few months in living in Toronto
Lynn Ngugi show should be on a national tv programme so much to learn from this show wish the whole country could get to watch you ...
Hope all they are all watching life 😂 abroad it's not easy, kwanza being house maid it God Grace that is keeping us here Lnny thank you so much you uplift as so much being away from home it's not easy it's only God 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏this lady she is so strong, sometimes l want to give up come back home but l just remember being a first born my family depends on me and my siblings,l have to stay strong for them.
Yeah kweli na matusi ya nyarafu
More grace dear
Same😅😭
True
Which country are you in?
I feel your story. I have walked that path. Those have walked that path will understand you. I understand you..
Life is not s straight line graph for some people. As our faces are different so is our experiences.
You are a survivor and a winner. Igbos are survivors , tough and resillient.
Jesus Christ will make you more than a conqouror .
The bible says Christ in you the hope of glory.
Pls accept God's free offer of love / eternal life if you have not done so .
Get in touch whenever you want to come to Nigeria - your father's land. It will be worthwhile by the grace of God.
I live in Canada and yes Kenyans don’t raise your expectations, you can come here and be homeless if you think people pick money.
The winter is … even words can’t explain and people die from it all from ignorance bills are the stressful things but I won’t discourage anyone. I believe anyone can do anything and it’s by the will of God for everything that happens
Edit: to clarify I am not at all tryna discourage anyone at just providing information
Exactly
So true, I live in BC and am about to cross over to WA
@@mzuribeauty4287 grass is not always greener on the other side.
Every part of life have different challenge's
but you are just been honest this is the story of many in abroad!I am in Denmark and its the same story its so crazy!
After 1 year is when lam seeing this interview.lam touched.
people write different stories , they are people who have made it big and are making it - stay focused .. I admire you my sis xtabel you have broken the ceiling in seattle US - well done and your friends kina Patricia and mama Hannah kudos to you all