Kenyan woman in germany seeks advice on starting over in Kenya after 20 years abroad

Kenyan woman in germany seeks advice on starting over in Kenya after 20 years abroad

Maggy Eckhoff, a Kenyan in Germany, plans to return to Kenya after 20 years abroad, seeking advice on living costs, housing and safe areas for her family.

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A Kenyan woman based in Germany has gone public with her plans to pack up and return home after spending two decades in Europe, turning to her fellow Kenyans for practical guidance on rebuilding her life from scratch.

Maggy Eckhoff shared that the decision came to her personally, driven by a growing sense that she needed to be back in Kenya among other issues.

She admitted, however, that convincing her husband and children to join her remains a challenge she is still working through.

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With a family of five to consider, Maggy sought clear answers on the basics.

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On the question of location, she expressed flexibility, saying she would be comfortable settling in a village provided it sits close enough to a town. If a city is the better option, her preference is Nairobi.

Security also featured prominently in her questions, not necessarily for her own sake but to ease her husband's concerns.

In brief

Search option is now available at TUKO! Maggy Eckhoff shared that the decision came to her personally, driven by a growing sense that she needed to be back in Kenya among other issues. Reactions as Chinese woman spotted wandering in Lodwar is seen shopping at supermarket: “Ako sawa” With a family of five to consider, Maggy sought clear answers on the basics. Subscribe and read news in your favourite messenger.

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