Kenyan Man Shares Inspiring Story from Houseboy to Teacher in Vietnam: "Don't Give Up"
- Eddie, a young man from Kenya living in Vietnam, has shared his story on TikTok, and it has inspired many people
- The young man started as a houseboy in Kenya, and his story took him to China, Malaysia, and now he is in Vietnam
- He told TUKO.co.ke about his journey, drive, how he is now doing in the Asian country and how people can join him there
Vietnam: A young man identified as Eddie has shared how he went from being a houseboy in Gatundu to now teaching in a Vietnamese school.
Source: TikTok
In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, Eddie said that all was well with his family, but things changed when his mum lost her job.
"My mum lost her job in 2014, and it devastated me; I was finishing my Form Four. She opened a hotel and I had to help her with the tasks," he said.
"I then went to Gatundu South to work as a houseboy, taking care of an old man. I later joined Kenyatta University after a long time of waiting. In campus, I went for a whole week drinking porridge without any money to buy food," he recalled.
How did Eddie get to China?
Eddie enrolled in a Chinese course and managed to go to China, and here he showed a photo of himself outside the biggest museum in the world.
At the time, Eddie started photography in a small castle, but before he could go very far, he was viciously attacked by a group of men who wanted to steal his uncle's camera.
He later got back to his feet and continued working, but a life-changing incident made him change for some time.
"My life completely changed; I lost myself the day my brother died at 15 years in an accident," he said.
Things looked up when God blessed the family with a sister, and Eddie said that he had been waiting for 24 years to get one.
Source: TikTok
How did Eddie get to Vietnam?
Eddie met a man in Qatar who believed in his photography when he had lost everything.
He didn't stay in Qatar for a long time, as he got an opportunity to move to Malaysia. It wasn't long before he moved to Vietnam, and a brother had been helping him to live comfortably in Vietnam.
"He introduced me to so many people in Phuoc Binh; they told me to start hiking the Barha mountain I was so exhausted, but he worked with people at Hoan Cou Centre that gave me an opportunity to do what I love the most; learn and play with the kids," he said.
"I can say all we need in life is patience. We will go through all these in life for a purpose that God will make us realise later," he added.
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Eddie said that teaching in Vietnam was the best experience for him.
"It's a bit complicated because we are teaching English here as a second language, so mostly we are focusing on teaching basics," he said.
"We have to implement ways that will make the students understand easily, using pictorials, video clips, so many educational games, and there's integration of the internet a lot, which makes it easier for both students and teachers," he added.
Eddie also revealed that one can become a teacher in Vietnam as long as they have a degree in any field, but if someone has a major in English, it could be better.
How did Kenyans react to Eddie's story?
Phey Pheydannah 🇰🇪🇰🇼:
"God bro you have been through but all in all God made it for you and more to come🥰."
Aileen Pet Lover🐾🐕🦺:
"Amen such testimonies give hope to those that have lost Hope in God an Thinks He's forgotten them kumbe he's working things behind the scenes. Amen n May God seal all these with the Blood of Jesus 🙏🙏🙏🙏."
Lucy:
"This story life is true 😘😘🥰😂... keep going my dear...God has great plans."
Miss Rising🐦🔥:
"What are the odds you're online and come accross Praise Wamaitha🥰."
misty2016:
"Quite a journey.. patience pays👍."
Prisca Regine:
"Nice! Niche! I'm so proud of you bro😚 This is just the beginning of greatness ❣️."
Shiru Karani:
"Always proud of you and praying and giving thanks to God for this far you come."
Man’s 5-year hustle in Qatar turns him into landlord
Another story revealed that Jay, who is Kenyan but works in Qatar since 2020, built his dream property, which included a block of bed-sitters. He said the project lasted for five years and entails sacrifice as well as hard work.
She flaunted the newly built bed-sitters and went viral online in the end earning him praise from netizens who were inspired by his journey.
Jay told TUKO.co.ke that he took extra shifts, saved consistently, and remained focused despite getting pressure from others.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
