The rising trend of Kenyans working abroad and discovering that the money they send home is being misused has sparked growing concerns among families and communities.
One recent example is that of Kawira, a Kenyan woman who spent nearly three years working as a maid in Lebanon. Upon her return to Kenya, she was devastated to find that her hard-earned savings of Ksh 800,000 had been squandered by her family.
Kawira, a mother of two, had been sending money back to her relatives in hopes of improving their living standards. However, upon her return, she was heartbroken to discover that her financial contributions were spent in ways she had never intended.
During a TikTok live session, Kawira bravely shared her painful experience with her growing online audience. With raw emotion, she revealed how her years of hard work abroad were undone when her mother mismanaged the money, leaving her in disbelief.
The video quickly went viral, resonating deeply with viewers and sparking widespread sympathy and support. As a result of her emotional revelation, Kawira’s TikTok account has gained thousands of followers, who admire her strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
