Comedian Baba Kaunty recently returned to his ancestral village for the first time since losing both of his parents, only to find it eerily empty.
The visit, captured in a video he shared on his Facebook page, has moved many fans as he recounted the tragic history of his polygamous family and gave a tour of the abandoned homestead, which now hosts graves of those who once lived there.
Baba Kaunty, who previously worked for Oga Obinna before leaving to focus on his personal projects, reflected on his upbringing in a complex family structure. His father had three wives: Mariah, Nyalego, and Mary—his mother.
While the first wife, Mariah, had four children, all of them have since passed away, with only her lastborn surviving in Mombasa.
The second wife, Nyalego, struggled with mental health issues and did not bear children, and at one point, her behavior caused tension, prompting her temporary departure from the village.
Baba Kaunty’s mother, Mary, succumbed to illness shortly after returning from Nairobi, leaving him as one of the few surviving members of his extended family.
“Finally, I am home, and it is not easy. I left this place after my mum and dad died…my mum’s grave is somewhere here.
This is where my mum’s house was,” he narrated as he walked through the village, pointing to the two abandoned houses and the graves scattered across the compound.
He revealed that he himself was once chased away by one of the first wife’s sons, who has also since passed on.
The comedian’s visit served not only as a personal journey but also as a reflection on resilience and survival.
He credited his father’s guidance with helping him navigate life and ultimately make it to Nairobi, acknowledging the hardships he endured while highlighting the fragility of family ties.
Baba Kaunty’s emotional return to the village has struck a chord with fans, many of whom expressed sympathy and admiration for his ability to face his past with courage.
The clip shows the comedian confronting the emptiness left behind by time and loss, while preserving the memories of those who shaped his life.