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An American man who has been living in Kenya for the last 12 years has impressed many with his love for the Kiswahili language, which he speaks fluently.
In an endearing TikTok video, the Wajumbe Records revealed that he can speak in both American and Kenyan English accents.
"Why should I speak in English and yet I come here (Kenya)?"posed the missionary.
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"I prefer speaking in Kiswahili while here in Kenya because many people understand it. Many people are mocking me for having a Luhya accent and it is true because I have been here for long time," he added.
Kenyans react:
auntie Wa U.S.A:
"Do you have brother kwaminajili nataka ukuwe mlamwa."
user6077569316188:
"Omg your swahili is mwaaah!"
Derick Pambah:
"He looks like he bouta say "handi" ."
adidjapalmer69:
"I really love this man ubarikiwe sana."
Famlight ✨:
"I know Isaiah,they used to live in mwananchi matunda,his family flew back to US and they are such amazing God's people.be blessed Isaiah."
avour Gabriel:
"how I wish you came 2yrs ago in this app I already feel your positive impact in my life with this few videos. Can go live for a fan who would love to hear more from you?"
Diana Okwach:
"Uko fiti waingo? if you listen without seeing the video jamani he is so Kenyan."
Blessed Veronica:
"Sasa ni hivo have killed membarikiwe umenimaliza who watch more than 5 times like me."
In another story, a Mzungu man fluent in Kiswahili exposed Kenyans who gossiped about him in his presence.
The man shared his experience in a viral video and revealed how he confronts the gossipers in Kiswahili.
According to him, he once responded to two gossipers rudely in Kiswahili, and they felt ashamed and ran away.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
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