Pendo, a Kenyan woman who worked in the Gulf for years, returned home expecting a warm reunion with her family.Instead, she was met with the graveside of her mother in the family compound.In a heartfelt TikTok video shared on July 25, Pendo captured the moment she walked into the harsh reality of her mother's passing.She described the emotional struggle of facing her loss for the first time, dressed in a purple tracksuit as she approached the grave.The video, set to the gospel song *Malengo Ya Mungu* by Israel Mbonyi, highlighted her grief as she placed her hands on her head in despair.

Pendo's caption resonated with many Kenyans, especially those in the diaspora, as she expressed the pain of returning home after years abroad to find her mother no longer alive.The clip also showed her bittersweet reunion with her children, adding layers of joy and sorrow to her homecoming.

The story reflects the struggles of Kenyans who leave for better opportunities abroad, only to return to find time has moved on for those they left behind.

Another story mentioned a Kenyan man returning from Qatar, disappointed by the state of his home, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant workers.