A Rwandan woman working at a barbershop in Kenya has sparked an online debate after explaining why she has no immediate plans to return to her home country.
In an interview shared on social media, the woman said she prefers life in Kenya because she has found employment that allows her to support herself.
She explained that working at the barbershop has become an important part of her daily routine, giving her a source of income while also allowing her to interact with customers and build connections within the community.
According to the woman, returning to Rwanda is not currently part of her plans. She said she has become accustomed to life in Kenya and has established a routine through her work and social interactions.
Her comments come amid ongoing discussions in Kenya about immigration and the employment of foreign nationals, particularly the need for workers to have the appropriate permits and documentation.
The woman did not disclose details about her immigration status, how she entered Kenya or whether she holds the documents required to work legally in the country. Her comments focused mainly on her personal experience and the opportunities she says she has found since moving to Kenya.
Her remarks have attracted mixed reactions online. Some social media users sympathised with her, arguing that people often move across borders in search of jobs and better livelihoods. Others questioned whether foreign nationals working in Kenya should comply with the country’s immigration and labour laws.
The discussion has also highlighted the wider movement of people across East African countries in search of employment opportunities.
For the woman, Kenya appears to have provided a place where she has found work and built a new routine. However, whether she can legally remain and work in the country depends on her immigration status and compliance with Kenyan law.
The circumstances surrounding the interview, including when and where it was recorded, were not immediately clear.