Kiambu Daughter Surprises Parents at 3am After 3 Years in Gulf, Leaves Dad in Tears
- A Kiambu father broke down in tears upon seeing his daughter, Rose Ndichu, return home after three years working as a house help in the Gulf
- The reunion happened in the early hours of the morning, around 3 am, when Rose chose to surprise her parent and catch them off guard
- The father’s emotions poured out uncontrollably as he embraced Rose tightly, repeatedly crying, “mtoto wangu amerudi"
Kiambu — In a deeply touching moment that has captured hearts online, Rose Ndichu surprised her parents at 3 am after spending three years working as a house help in the Gulf.
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The unexpected reunion was marked by overwhelming emotions, with the parents not aware of their daughter’s return until that early morning.
How Rose pulled surprise return
Rose told TUKO.co.ke that she chose the early hours to surprise her family, believing it was the best time to catch them off guard and avoid neighbours learning about her arrival prematurely.
She reached out to Cressent Music aka Kadama Boyfriend, through TikTok, requesting assistance to be picked up from the airport.
Upon hearing her story, the TikToker, who has carved a niche in surprising people at the airport, organised a heartfelt welcome, complete with flowers, gifts, and a song to celebrate Rose’s homecoming.
The reunion video shows Rose’s parents embracing her tightly. Her father was especially moved, unable to hold back tears as he repeatedly exclaimed,
"My baby is back! My baby is back!"
Why Rose's father cried
For the father, the pain of those years apart was intense due to the uncertainty and fear that many families face in such situations.
“When your daughter goes abroad to work as a domestic worker, you never know if she will come back safe,” he said, his voice choked with emotion.
The family’s journey to reunite was not without danger, as Rose and Kadama Boyfriend were nearly attacked on the way to her home.
Despite the challenges, the emotional reunion went ahead, a testament to hope and resilience.
This story resonates deeply with many Kenyans who have family members working abroad, highlighting both the sacrifices and the priceless joy of coming home.
Social media reactions
Jeniffer Njenga
"A father's love. Nakumbuka pia mimi nilitoka oman after two years kufika airport venye my mum na my dad waliniona walinikimbilia mbio na kunikumbatia waah nililia aje machozi ya furaha kufanya iyo kazi huko sio rahisi unafanywa mutumwa juu wanajua ni mbali huwezi rudi kwenyu kabla ya siku kuisha."
Vincie Vincy
"Some fathers are Godsent. My father cares for us all, despite many challenges that we have put him through he has always been there for us. Even this man might be a real daddy."
Lenah Nyaboke
"God is truly faithful,. Can't wait to meet my family soon."
Genesis Shaylah
"In my case, I am the one who cries then hao ndio wanaanza kunibembeleza."
Nimuh Muthami
"I can relate to the feeling. Glory be to the most gracious God."
Jecinta Kaptingei said:
"Our children do yu see that love that aparent had for their children imagine when he saw a daughter he broke into tears that is a genuinely love from a parent."
Challenges that Kenyan workers face in Saudi
A few months ago, a report by Amnesty Kenya showed that many Kenyan women who go to Saudi Arabia to work as househelps face very hard, abusive, and unfair treatment, which can sometimes be like forced labour or human trafficking.
The report stated that employers badly exploited the women in private homes, often because of racism, and that domestic workers are still not protected by Saudi Arabia’s labour laws or other small reforms.
The report Locked in, left out: the hidden lives of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia told the stories of more than 70 women who once worked there, and who gave a firsthand experience.
Kenyan woman finds mum's grave after 3 years abroad
Elsewhere, Christine Asiko, a Kenyan woman working in Saudi Arabia, returned home after three years, only to find her mother’s grave.
Her emotional homecoming was captured in a TikTok video that touched many online, who shared words of encouragement and condolence messages.
Asiko’s followers were heartbroken, with many expressing sympathy and sharing similar experiences of grief.
Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added the section on Amnesty International.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
