- A young Kenyan woman identified as Kathy is overjoyed after finally relocating to the UK to be with her partner, Trevor, following a challenging three-year journey
- The 26-year-old shared a video explaining how living in her dream country feels surreal, a goal she once thought was far out of reach
- She noted that the process, which took three years of paperwork and patience, was not easy, but she finally made it
Kathy is brimming with joy after finally relocating from Kenya to the United Kingdom to live with her partner, Trevor, following a long and emotional journey.
Source: TikTok
What began as a dream slowly turned into reality after a demanding three-year process filled with paperwork, waiting and moments of uncertainty.
Kathy’s journey to the UK
In a video on TikTok, Kathy disclosed that she never imagined that her life would unfold the way it has, thousands of miles from home, in a country she once only dreamed of.
Her relocation from Kenya to the UK was not an overnight success story, but the support and patience of her partner kept her hopeful throughout the journey.
The 26-year-old noted that process stretched over three years, marked by paperwork, uncertainty and long periods of waiting.
There were times when the distance felt overwhelming, yet their shared determination helped them push through every hurdle.
“The process was not easy, but we finally made it,” she says with relief and gratitude, sharing a video of herself with her lover.
Kathy now in her dream country
Now settled in what she describes as her dream country, Kathy says the move represents far more than a change of address.
It is the fulfilment of a long-held hope and the beginning of a new chapter built on love, resilience and faith in the future.
Grateful and emotional, she credits Trevor for standing by her throughout the process, saying his support turned a distant dream into reality.
The young woman sees this new chapter as the reward for years of perseverance, a fresh start built on love, resilience and the courage to keep believing.
Social media reactions
ChloeCaroline 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇰🇪🇰🇪
“I don’t trust anyone I can’t do a bye party, I can’t even tell anyone whenever I travel. I have never done that.”
Oleg and scovia🇺🇸 🇫🇮 🇷🇺
“Since I relocated too with my sweet husband, I went with Qatar 🇶🇦 Airways, but if it’s unforgettable moments I had it’s that 😋❤️”
Theadventuresofmarie
“Awww, this is so beautiful. So happy for you and your man. Finally, no more long distance. Wishing you success in this new chapter of your lives.”
@bgits
“I just love what I’m seeing 🥰😍. Congratulations 🎊 to you and may God guide your steps in the new land 😍😍”
Source: TikTok
Kenyan woman relocates back home
While Kathy starts a new life abroad, Lucy Wanja, recently relocated back to Kenya after being in the diaspora for 30 years.
The young mother who was born in the slums of Leakey in Nanyuki, left for Canada when she was only 24 years old.
She was married to a Ugandan man, and when he got a scholarship to Canada, he took her along, and they lived there from 1993 to 1998 before moving to the US from 1999 to 2025.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
