Kenyan Woman Living in Dubai Rebuilds Parents' 25-Year-Old Village House Into Stunning Bungalow

• Marianah had one goal when she travelled abroad, and she stopped at nothing until she fulfilled it
• Her parents were always in her mind, as she had promised to make them happy and comfortable while they were still alive
• In a heartwarming TikTok video, the businesswoman kept her promise and was delighted to accomplish what she had vowed to do

A woman left home to change home, sharing the inspiring and incredible transformation in a viral video.

Marianah, a fitness coach and businesswoman, said she left her home a few years ago in search of greener pastures.

She left behind her three siblings and parents as she took a leap of faith and travelled to Dubai.

Determined to change her parents’ lives, she wanted to do something special for them while they were still alive.

When did Marianah go to Dubai?

“One day in 2023, I left home to change home and my story. My God has answered my prayers this year,” her viral TikTok caption read.

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She was overjoyed to have built them a gorgeous house, fulfilling one of her most anticipated dreams.

She shared a video showing the poor state of their home compound before the transformation, giving netizens a glimpse of their struggles.

They had several small wooden houses in a dilapidated state, reflecting the life she once lived.

Marianah appreciates stakeholders in her house building

Marianah also showed the house her parents lived in, giving a tour of the interior before the makeover.

“Through God, my parents have a new home 🙏🙏This is just the beginning of a new chapter. My parents have stayed in that place for 25 years, but now they can drink and dine in a big and better home 🏠.

A big thank you to anyone who supported me and believed in my dream. Through sleepless nights, hard work, determination, trusting God and the process, I can testify it was not in vain 😩😭. Give your parents flowers while they are still alive,” she wrote.

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She later shared a video of the beautiful new structure she had built for her parents after her hard work abroad.

Teacher Cillah appreciates firstborn sister

The compound also looked cleaner than before, attesting to the effort Marianah put into ensuring her parents had a comfortable life.

Marianah’s sister, Teacher Cillah, was overjoyed at the awe-inspiring transformation and appreciated her in a separate video.

Cillah gave a brief background of their family, noting she was the third-born in a family of four.

“Thank you for the courage and for changing our home. You really did put a smile on our parents’ faces,” she said.

Kenyans congratulate Marianah, Teacher Cillah

Social media users were touched by the story and filled the comment section with sweet messages:

King Dash:

"This home was full of love and joy. We were always welcomed with open arms. I’m so happy for mum and dad."

Maggie Shee:

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"I know one day I will be like Marianah."

John Chuol:

"First-borns are actually blessed in every family. They normally go through rough life together with the parents. They are blessed."

Caroline Wangari Githumbi:

"Thank you for celebrating and acknowledging your sister. The sacrifice can only be understood by the bearer. the loneliness, homesickness, disconnecting from friends and family, people thinking you have it all, expectations, hard work, resilience. It has never been easy."

Brenda Muriithi:

"That’s Marianah in me. I left home (ushago) to change home... I’m proud I built a home for my mum."

Joan Wairimu:

"The fact that you recognize her efforts and sacrifice 😭😭, this is everything there is to sibling love. Many expect more and say we aren’t doing enough, while others take advantage and use our hard-earned money for their own benefit. God keep lifting your sister and you too."

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In another story, a woman from Eldoret fulfilled her lifelong dream when she built her parents a house after three years abroad.

Celestine Namaswa shared that when she left for the United Kingdom (UK), she had only one goal in mind.

Her goal was to work her socks off to give her parents a luxurious life while they were still alive.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke