Friends..now ya'll are tripping!!! :) As I say in my videos, we still go back n forth..for us transitioning is a multi year process: We are only at stage 1 (Home building and reconnecting). In the meantime we have to spend time in both places! However, I have a lot of Karateng videos still lined up for you till we get back in December :) Thanks for the intense support fam!
Wow, great content.Some clarity though:KIA has the baby changing stations at designated parts of the lounges.Upon arrival I'll gladly take you through so as to make your time at our airports both comfortable & memorable.Sorry for the inconvenience,waruaki dala🥰.
God has blessed me tremendously today. This is the second video I’ve watched that had me howling in laughter! 😂😂😂 As a past frequent flyer, I connected deeply with how people look at men traveling with children. Your insights and tips should be memorialized in a children’s book series, for kids and adults, along with your other parenting insights. What a beautiful start to my day with deep belly and lol moments. Thanks, for sharing!
Yawa...am from lynn ngugi to here..yawa jomoko nigi favour ..pesa otas...yaani such a.house within 5yrs...congratulation jakisumo thats an amazing house.eeii would also wish to visit..just to see with my own eyes... thru your encouragement i trust God will favoure me to complete my stalled mamas house since 2019...agombo tieke..this dec am praying i get enough funds to do the roofing mathe odonj eot kata withoutfinishing...thanks for this video imenitia moyo..❤❤ bell button is up... .
I knew this would happen a few months ago but my comment was deleted.It's not easy being in Kenya with the current economy.Going back and forth for vacation is the only option. Until the systems work in Kenya is when one can settle permanently in Kenya .
I can relate to those experiences. The first trip to Kenya from the us was quite challenging for my 4-year old. She could not get comfortable during the overnight flights and she cried for a good chunk of it. Sleeping upright was quite different than sleeping on a bed surface. I wish I knew that before actual travel. Actually, I don't know what I would have done if I knew she was going to be uncomfortable. Thanks for sharing.
What we do with our toddler is when we book our flights to Kenya we book economy then later we upgrade to business class we use Emirates and it’s so smooth we actually enjoy the flights. And traveling back and forth gives us more miles.
First two minutes in…ROTFL…describes a true introvert's thoughts…not yet exhausted but you know it's inevitable😂 ... besides, those supervisors expect your full and undivided attention lol. Will temporarily miss the village content, but then again, variety is the spice of life. Safe travels.
There was a taxi driver who picked me and my kids at the airport. We landed at 11pm and we were bubbly and talking all the way home. I took his number and rode with him for our trip back to the airport after the holiday. He noted how quiet we were on the way back to the airport leaving Kenya. We dread that trip as well.
Yeah, time to return ugh. It's sure hard flying with kids that young. I bring lots of activities for them to do on the plane but haven't done 20+ plus hrs flight yet so God bless you. I was looking for what you were doing about kids schooling. Many of us with the issue of finding great schools in the villages should consider that an opportunity to start schools. United and concur
I have travelled with my 2 boys from Canada several times. When they were younger it was a pleasure to arrive at Kisumu airport and discovered that the washrooms were well set up. I have seen those looks. 😅
😢😢😢😢😢But cousin Wuon Odidi😢😢😢😢😢😢...I thought you're now settled back home with the kids in Kisumu schools? Hhhhmmmmm😢😢😢😢 have a blessed journey to usa🎉🎉
It gets so unsettling, wondering about the seating arrangement for the rest of the journey. I understand that snobs are everywhere, but It's such a long journey that would expect a friendly experience.
Wuod Karateng',I'm watching this from Nanning,China. I've just booked my ticket to JKIA for December 2024. I hope we can share a tete-a-tete in Karateng' if you get home for Christmas. Meanwhile, a belated 'Bon Voyage!' I've previously done the JKIA-Baiyun(Guangzhou) 14hr flight with my two daughters. Worst bit was my older daughter's air-sickness. Carpe Diem!
We enjoyed karateng content back to back and weeeel good morning friends You did an amazing job during your summer holiday We appreciate your effort and your generosity in sharing your very formative content with us Safe skies
Single mom here.......I travel with my daughter.....Yes. I don't enjoy flying, something I use to.....Massachusetts to Bay area(LA) or WA is 6hours very long for me.......:)
We will miss your contents from Karateng... I hope you reached home safe and sound. The flight was too long specially traveling with Kids. Im a father and used to travel with my kids along east Africa... These moments are very memorable to kids and learn alot. It will give them sense of taking responsibility in younger age... We had a baby and when he was at 40 days we had to travel. My daughter was 4 years and was assisting me... Moreover, as a parent you learn planning and arranging things ahead... We will be travelling to Kampala on December and im now arranging our travel.... allow me to tell some tips i mostly do when travelling with kids. Make sure you have sickness bags in case of vomiting, Dont give kids any unusual food/snacks, it will irritate the stomach and make them sick . Just give the usual food... i dont prefer snacks from shops, we do dry food of our local Somali food and take them with us, we just buy water, milk only at the airports and it will save you cost. Take extra clothes both for you and kids... More diapers and napkins, travel pillows for kids. With medical advice from doctor, try to use one dose of fever syrups for your kids as a prevention while at home right before leaving. But CONSULT with a doctor. This will mean necessary to your kids when weather conditions are different with travel destinations.. Like US and Kenya but CONSULT with a doctor. Make sure to label you luggages with stickers, since there are many, airport staff may got confuse and may label your luggage with another passenger... At the checking counter, make sure all luggages are labeled right before boarding them. Try to know the luggage weight restrictions ahead with your selected airline... some airlines have weight restrictions and you get surprised when you arrive at the counter ending up opening bags and balancing weight specially for the weight allowed for kids.
This has reminded me how l once flew with my 4 year old boy from Boston-Nbi. I had (6) suit cases and each one of us had two hand luggage n it was winter;; so my boy had a heavy jacket and boots n his two little hand luggage .. At the check in , the lady at the counter asked me, “where is your husband to help you .” Well l smiled and nodded and pointed to my son, who by then was so much used to flying out and was so used to the routine,.. 😂by then he was already holing his passport ready to be checked in. I’m a single mom n l do enjoy. Sometimes you have to appreciate what life throws to you.
He and his family living in Kenya is what many of us dream about going on for ourselves. Who wants to come to the United States. Just to work and not have time for family and friends. The average person has to work all the time. I'm working hard so I can move my family out of the United States. It's a good place for making money when you're frugal. As in rent a room and save up your money.
African immigrants live an expensive life. Building and investing in two places at the same time while helping family, churches, fundraisers, friends and strangers in both places
Very very true!! I looked at statement sendwave statement and was shocked. I could have paid off my house a long time ago… but again, sharing/helping is more important than paying off a mortgage. My opinion 😊
I have traveled solo with my children since they were 4 and 7 years respectively. I always got those strange looks and questions on how a father could travel with his children. They are now teenagers and we have grown into a comfortable space and we still travel together.
Great thing is you can exercise your civic duty. We need all the votes we can get. Glad you got to Cali well and the kids get to settle down just in time to be back for Christmas.
Just depends on pilot and maintenance. Big planes have lots of problems too. It's just that manufacturers are very responsive and quietly correct design/build flaws. Also our airliners are not serviced in Kenya. Small planes are and there've definitely been instances that I remember where money for parts was being pocketed by corrupt staff.
@kip4life Kenyan airlines whether local or international are safer than most bigger western airlines. Just check Mentor pilots channel on RUclips and see about air crashes. Boeing is leading in plane crashes around the world. The size of a plane or propeller or the jet engines is not the determining factor for a plane to crash. Pilot error and computer malfunction are the major causes. Just go to mentor pilots channel or any Air crash channels and get educated.
@@daniells71 Another bigger issue with big planes especially the new ones is the system it’s very faulty. Like what is happening with Boeing a very big issue.
Before returning home, please make sure you have invested in real estate business to sustain you and your family. Otherwise you will return back after 6 months.
Safe journey mercies.Though am 😢because I was enjoying the content from Karateng' I wish you could have stayed a bit and wait until after the US elections are over and the new president is sworn in.But am glad you guys will soon be back in Christmas.Am praying that you permanently move back coz huko mambo inaenda kuharibika huyo mama akianguka nayo.
Bro I have been following your channel and I think its good to be objective, I feel your content is really anti American and biased even todays episode, if its true "land of suffering" why are you heading back? with your kids no less. As much as there are problems, its a land of numerous opportunities at least do an episode on the opportunities in the US. I felt your episode on US and African children was really biased because you are moving your children again to the land that is not good for them. I have seen nothing but opportunities here. Where I live in the US I haven't experienced any gun violence or other issues you mention. Please be objective bro. All in all love your content
I am glad you share you are willing to share your personal experience in love! Asante sana brother! But just to clarify, I believe we all have subjective experiences..for example, I agree you have not experienced gun violence..that does not mean gun violence is not a problem in America. But thank you so much for your support and willingness to engage!
Friends..now ya'll are tripping!!! :) As I say in my videos, we still go back n forth..for us transitioning is a multi year process: We are only at stage 1 (Home building and reconnecting). In the meantime we have to spend time in both places! However, I have a lot of Karateng videos still lined up for you till we get back in December :) Thanks for the intense support fam!
Bro for us soon at this exact same rythm ...who do you leave in your house ???
Welcome back to Los Angeles! its a tad cooler and dodgers are playing real good! you came in time !
We celebrate you. Both is good
Safe flight Prof
Wow, great content.Some clarity though:KIA has the baby changing stations at designated parts of the lounges.Upon arrival I'll gladly take you through so as to make your time at our airports both comfortable & memorable.Sorry for the inconvenience,waruaki dala🥰.
I am glad to have found this channel! ❤ from UK! # Wisdom
Thank you so so much!
I am a new subscriber and I am hooked,very nice content, its always refreshing listening to owners of the book
God has blessed me tremendously today. This is the second video I’ve watched that had me howling in laughter! 😂😂😂 As a past frequent flyer, I connected deeply with how people look at men traveling with children. Your insights and tips should be memorialized in a children’s book series, for kids and adults, along with your other parenting insights. What a beautiful start to my day with deep belly and lol moments. Thanks, for sharing!
Thank you so much :) :)
Yawa...am from lynn ngugi to here..yawa jomoko nigi favour ..pesa otas...yaani such a.house within 5yrs...congratulation jakisumo thats an amazing house.eeii would also wish to visit..just to see with my own eyes... thru your encouragement i trust God will favoure me to complete my stalled mamas house since 2019...agombo tieke..this dec am praying i get enough funds to do the roofing mathe odonj eot kata withoutfinishing...thanks for this video imenitia moyo..❤❤ bell button is up... .
Thank you so much :)
I laughed out loud when I read the title ... "Back to suffering" .... everytime I leave the continent I feel the same way 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
Right??? :)
Nothing for free here niku jituma
Totally relate
Why is he going back there to suffer?. This is typically the ungrateful nature of human beings.
Here from LNN show. It was great listening to the conversation and learning something out of it.
Thank you so so much!
I knew this would happen a few months ago but my comment was deleted.It's not easy being in Kenya with the current economy.Going back and forth for vacation is the only option.
Until the systems work in Kenya is when one can settle permanently in Kenya .
We go back n forth: Many people move successfully...so just be positive!
I can relate to those experiences. The first trip to Kenya from the us was quite challenging for my 4-year old. She could not get comfortable during the overnight flights and she cried for a good chunk of it. Sleeping upright was quite different than sleeping on a bed surface. I wish I knew that before actual travel. Actually, I don't know what I would have done if I knew she was going to be uncomfortable. Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome!
What we do with our toddler is when we book our flights to Kenya we book economy then later we upgrade to business class we use Emirates and it’s so smooth we actually enjoy the flights. And traveling back and forth gives us more miles.
Please explain this. I usually just book business but I’m interested in the economy then upgrade
I did not think of that! Thanks for sharing!
I am curious too!
Thanks for the tips, getting ready to travel home with our 2 yr old
Good luck :)
First two minutes in…ROTFL…describes a true introvert's thoughts…not yet exhausted but you know it's inevitable😂 ... besides, those supervisors expect your full and undivided attention lol.
Will temporarily miss the village content, but then again, variety is the spice of life. Safe travels.
YES!!!! :) :) Thank you so much :)
Safest flight nyathiwa! You remind me so much of Sam Ondiek the late osiepna wuod Jo nyakach. All the best
Thank you so much :)
Travel safe, watching all the way from New Jersey USA.
Thank you so much :)
There was a taxi driver who picked me and my kids at the airport. We landed at 11pm and we were bubbly and talking all the way home. I took his number and rode with him for our trip back to the airport after the holiday. He noted how quiet we were on the way back to the airport leaving Kenya. We dread that trip as well.
YES!!!!
Yeah, time to return ugh. It's sure hard flying with kids that young. I bring lots of activities for them to do on the plane but haven't done 20+ plus hrs flight yet so God bless you. I was looking for what you were doing about kids schooling. Many of us with the issue of finding great schools in the villages should consider that an opportunity to start schools. United and concur
Absolutely!!! We can do this together!
What?! Who's going to be our reliable Returnee advisor kwa ground ? Came back in time for voting 😅
I'm still gonna do the job :) Every week..3 to 4 times a week :)
@WuonOdidi Much appreciated 🙏🏾
Wahoo ,thanks for this eye-opener🎉
Thank you so much :)
I have travelled with my 2 boys from Canada several times. When they were younger it was a pleasure to arrive at Kisumu airport and discovered that the washrooms were well set up.
I have seen those looks. 😅
YES!!! Are they older!
LoL... those 7 different stares is so funny! 😂
Yes!! :)
😢😢😢😢😢But cousin Wuon Odidi😢😢😢😢😢😢...I thought you're now settled back home with the kids in Kisumu schools? Hhhhmmmmm😢😢😢😢 have a blessed journey to usa🎉🎉
I did but we still go back n forth! Check my video tomorrow for more details
@@WuonOdidiI know wod mama. But you're presence on African soil is still missed. I'll wait for your next return😊😊❤
It gets so unsettling, wondering about the seating arrangement for the rest of the journey. I understand that snobs are everywhere, but It's such a long journey that would expect a friendly experience.
I know!!
Enjoy!!!!! And welcome to America and make sure you vote
and vote correctly especially if you have kids they are the future!
Thank you so much :)
I'm voting this week!
@@WuonOdidi - We gotta. I am heading to Santa Monica College to cast my vote.
@@WILMA_ Good!!!!
Wuon Odidi, I have learnt a lot from the few videos watched so far.
Thank you so much :)
Woow, from Lynn Ngugis show, beautiful
Thank you so much :)
Wuod Karateng',I'm watching this from Nanning,China. I've just booked my ticket to JKIA for December 2024. I hope we can share a tete-a-tete in Karateng' if you get home for Christmas. Meanwhile, a belated 'Bon Voyage!' I've previously done the JKIA-Baiyun(Guangzhou) 14hr flight with my two daughters. Worst bit was my older daughter's air-sickness. Carpe Diem!
Yes please!! I will be home in december! I'd love to hear more about China!
We enjoyed karateng content back to back and weeeel good morning friends
You did an amazing job during your summer holiday
We appreciate your effort and your generosity in sharing your very formative content with us
Safe skies
Thank you so much :)
Single mom here.......I travel with my daughter.....Yes. I don't enjoy flying, something I use to.....Massachusetts to Bay area(LA) or WA is 6hours very long for me.......:)
This thing can be intense! How old is she?
@@WuonOdidi14/ form one but I have done it all our lives
We will miss your contents from Karateng... I hope you reached home safe and sound. The flight was too long specially traveling with Kids.
Im a father and used to travel with my kids along east Africa... These moments are very memorable to kids and learn alot. It will give them sense of taking responsibility in younger age... We had a baby and when he was at 40 days we had to travel. My daughter was 4 years and was assisting me... Moreover, as a parent you learn planning and arranging things ahead... We will be travelling to Kampala on December and im now arranging our travel.... allow me to tell some tips i mostly do when travelling with kids.
Make sure you have sickness bags in case of vomiting,
Dont give kids any unusual food/snacks, it will irritate the stomach and make them sick . Just give the usual food... i dont prefer snacks from shops, we do dry food of our local Somali food and take them with us, we just buy water, milk only at the airports and it will save you cost.
Take extra clothes both for you and kids... More diapers and napkins, travel pillows for kids.
With medical advice from doctor, try to use one dose of fever syrups for your kids as a prevention while at home right before leaving. But CONSULT with a doctor. This will mean necessary to your kids when weather conditions are different with travel destinations.. Like US and Kenya but CONSULT with a doctor.
Make sure to label you luggages with stickers, since there are many, airport staff may got confuse and may label your luggage with another passenger... At the checking counter, make sure all luggages are labeled right before boarding them.
Try to know the luggage weight restrictions ahead with your selected airline... some airlines have weight restrictions and you get surprised when you arrive at the counter ending up opening bags and balancing weight specially for the weight allowed for kids.
Absolutely!!!!!!! More Karateng videos are still coming
Good morning new friend stay safe❤🎉 sending some love
Good morning friend :) Thanks!
Wow nice journey l listen your story all away from Lynn Ngugi
Thank you so so much!
I got to know you from Lynn
Your mum was a friend to my mum.
Safe travels
So glad to hear that! Mwalimu is still strong!
I hope you had safe flight
I did! Thank you so much :)
Hey here..referral from LNN Show.
Thank you so so much!
😂 we umerudi mapema am still enjoying my self Hadi January
Dang!! You are milking it :) I'll be back shortly!
Your children are beautiful.😊
The "Supervisors ' .... LOL boy is this not the truth esp at this age.
Thank you so much :)
Thanks!
Safe journey 🙏
Thanks!
Great content as always
Thank you so much :)
Bro.... I thought u moved permanently to 254????????????
I did! But we still go back n forth! Check my video coming out tomorrow for more details!
I think you need to downsize lagguge. I try not to carry much, kinda helps.....Safe Journey..
I agree! The bags are barely full but I could do better :)
You have more viewers than the subscribers..meaning many people are intetested to know more about your topic of discussion...omera yawa😅😅😅😅
Have you subscribed? :)
@WuonOdidi of yes..through recent interview by Lynn ngugi
Safe travels
Thanks!
This has reminded me how l once flew with my 4 year old boy from Boston-Nbi. I had (6) suit cases and each one of us had two hand luggage n it was winter;; so my boy had a heavy jacket and boots n his two little hand luggage .. At the check in , the lady at the counter asked me, “where is your husband to help you .” Well l smiled and nodded and pointed to my son, who by then was so much used to flying out and was so used to the routine,.. 😂by then he was already holing his passport ready to be checked in. I’m a single mom n l do enjoy. Sometimes you have to appreciate what life throws to you.
6 bags!?!? Thats a lot! Please pass my regards to your minie husband :)
We.will.miss.your.contents.❤
I will still post village videos 3 to 4 times a week!
What you're dreading is others dream😢😢😢God make it happen for me ,i swear i will appreciate
He and his family living in Kenya is what many of us dream about going on for ourselves. Who wants to come to the United States. Just to work and not have time for family and friends. The average person has to work all the time. I'm working hard so I can move my family out of the United States. It's a good place for making money when you're frugal. As in rent a room and save up your money.
Good luck!
Very true!!
Welcome back to Southern California.
Thank you so much :)
African immigrants live an expensive life. Building and investing in two places at the same time while helping family, churches, fundraisers, friends and strangers in both places
it can be!
Very very true!! I looked at statement sendwave statement and was shocked. I could have paid off my house a long time ago… but again, sharing/helping is more important than paying off a mortgage. My opinion 😊
How were you able to retire early so as to have this kind of freedom. Which industry were you working on
I still work..but mostly virtual work..so I have flexibility: I'm a professor
You did the whole flight with the gear lowered😮 But you reached safely, that's what is important.
Sections edited :)
Wuon Odidi, where are the shorts today?
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂eii yawa 😅
:) :) These are the rare times you will see me in pants :)
anachoma!
Are you in Seattle? That signage of welcome to the US & escalators looks like seatac Airport.
Nope..LA: That signage is in all international airports
I have traveled solo with my children since they were 4 and 7 years respectively. I always got those strange looks and questions on how a father could travel with his children. They are now teenagers and we have grown into a comfortable space and we still travel together.
YES!!!!
Your videos are so good
Thank you so much :)
Worse is the winter awaiting you😢
I will be back before winter strikes! Also, winters in LA are very mild!
Great thing is you can exercise your civic duty. We need all the votes we can get. Glad you got to Cali well and the kids get to settle down just in time to be back for Christmas.
Yes! I have voted already!
i wonder how safe as those planes with propellers ? i would take the KQ planes with jet engines - bigger and looks safer
Just depends on pilot and maintenance. Big planes have lots of problems too. It's just that manufacturers are very responsive and quietly correct design/build flaws. Also our airliners are not serviced in Kenya. Small planes are and there've definitely been instances that I remember where money for parts was being pocketed by corrupt staff.
Jambojet is a good and pretty safe airline
@kip4life Kenyan airlines whether local or international are safer than most bigger western airlines. Just check Mentor pilots channel on RUclips and see about air crashes. Boeing is leading in plane crashes around the world. The size of a plane or propeller or the jet engines is not the determining factor for a plane to crash. Pilot error and computer malfunction are the major causes. Just go to mentor pilots channel or any Air crash channels and get educated.
@@design9618very true the problem with Kenyans is to under estimate our own. We have the best pilots in the world.
@@daniells71 Another bigger issue with big planes especially the new ones is the system it’s very faulty. Like what is happening with Boeing a very big issue.
Thought you had relocated to Kenya?😮
I did...see my video tomorrow for more details!
ho no sir why going back to the u s 😮😮❤❤❤.
See video tomorrow for more info!
What happened again in kenya😂😂😂😂 safe travel
Nothing :) See video coming out tomorrow for more details!
You are in trousers!
One stare that is unique to we in the diaspora is Some people thinking of the worst; kidnap or trafficking!
Yes :) One of the rare times I wear pants!
Yes, not having changing tables at airports is miserable
True!!
Safe Skies🙏🏾
Thank you so much :)
Good job Baba watoto...
Thank you so so much!
Safe journey
Thank you so much :)
I know the feeling
its never fun at all :(
I tap this flights anointing....wants it
:)
Before returning home, please make sure you have invested in real estate business to sustain you and your family. Otherwise you will return back after 6 months.
Good point!
Safe journey mercies.Though am 😢because I was enjoying the content from Karateng' I wish you could have stayed a bit and wait until after the US elections are over and the new president is sworn in.But am glad you guys will soon be back in Christmas.Am praying that you permanently move back coz huko mambo inaenda kuharibika huyo mama akianguka nayo.
Nope,ni huyo Baba. Africa Kwisha.
@@coralsky-o3h lie
What difference does that make?
Karateng content is till coming :) 2 to 4 times a week and we will be back in a few weeks!
@@infinitelove6815 yep!
Karibu
Thanks!
Safari njema
Thank you so much :)
by the way where is exactly karateng
It is about 25 mins from kisumu CBD..Maseno is in karateng!
@@WuonOdidi is Karateng part of Gem,
@@obarelida no..karateng is just kisumu
@@WuonOdidi erokamano, i have subscribed to your channel, you have a beautiful house
😂😂😂
:)
Team LNN hi, my likes please
Thank you so so much!
Bro I have been following your channel and I think its good to be objective, I feel your content is really anti American and biased even todays episode, if its true "land of suffering" why are you heading back? with your kids no less. As much as there are problems, its a land of numerous opportunities at least do an episode on the opportunities in the US. I felt your episode on US and African children was really biased because you are moving your children again to the land that is not good for them. I have seen nothing but opportunities here. Where I live in the US I haven't experienced any gun violence or other issues you mention. Please be objective bro. All in all love your content
I am glad you share you are willing to share your personal experience in love! Asante sana brother! But just to clarify, I believe we all have subjective experiences..for example, I agree you have not experienced gun violence..that does not mean gun violence is not a problem in America. But thank you so much for your support and willingness to engage!
@ awesome brother I totally understand you. Welcome back and looking forward to more awesome content.