You Might Wanna Think Twice About Moving to Rwanda 

Thank you for this feedback. Your comment is exactly why we put the videos out. We want to inform people as best we can based on our experience. Nairobi is a bustling city and a who another vibe. Kigali overall is much more laid back, except for the traffic and crazy driving in the city!! sheesh. We hope your decision proves to be the place where you are happiest, most welcome, and most comfortable. Blessings on your journey!

Glad you enjoyed it!Thank you so much!

It's always going to be the peace for me!! LOL. I can totally appreciate a siesta and a laid-back lifestyle that reduces stress and the risk of heart disease. Is it possible to couple that with keeping our word and honoring an expectation though? I think it also helps to reduce stress and frustration if someone is ready and available at the agreed-upon time so that we can both keep other commitments and plan our day in a way that frees up our time for other things. But I do appreciate the sentiment and your comment. Much Love!

After a few more inquires with friends in our x-pat family there we learned that it is a plumbing issue of a part not being installed. Apparently, it is not something that is regulated or enforced so it is not mandatory to install the piece that prevents gasses and odors from backing up and coming out of the pipe rather than being directed out of the house, however, this CAN be requested prior to, during or after construction. We had friends who had someone come back in and install the needed part and the problem was resolved forever. For what it's worth I take no issue with a white person moving to Rwanda to contribute to its progress, development, and community as long as they don't go with a white savior or missionary mindset. However, I am not a native Rwandan so my opinion on the matter is insignificant to that of a countryman. I don't think your desire is crazy at all, as long as your motives are genuinely pure and your move is in the best interest of the community with which you hope to become a part.😁

@@jwcouture7742 Thanks for the reply! I know what you mean about the savior complex lol. I'm more of a "fit in and help out when it's wanted" kinda guy. Since replying to you I've seen other videos that lay out the honest truth mostly good but also a few challenges, some of which you've mentioned. (especially for someone used to the Western pace. lol) It's nice to see that you both have made a home for yourselves In Rwanda (lovely couple btw) and I'll definitely consider visiting before too long! Take care!

I live in the states and is leaving to get away from the Caucasian people so if your white/pink please don't come to Africa I don't want to see you there. Look what's happening in the UK.

We’re trying to be patient and get used to it where necessary, where it it intolerable we politely will bring it to someone’s attention. We can all do better, grow and improve thus Africa is capable of the same. We just have to ask for better.

Have you been to Nigeria 😅

I like how u explained everything in your comment and u are finding solutions and also willing to stay 🥰

@@utamurizahonorine4842 Murakoze 😊

Good. If there's something that Africa needs from you black Americans moving here is your competence in all domains to transfer here.

Hello and thank you! I appreciate your comment. When we say there is a smell it is only from the sink and toilet at times, not the entire house thankfully. So, are you saying that the smell coming from the new plumbing pipes will eventually go away?

The smell does not disappear. You get used to it over time.

We have now learned that the smell comes from the septic tank odors backing into the hose through the plumbing when it is improperly done. No one has to “get used to it over time”, thankfully. It can be fixed 😊. A good plumber with engineering know how inexpensively rectify the situation in most cases. We have a few acquaintances who completely solved the issue of septic fumes. The plumber redirected the flow of one or two pipes with a device to direct the oder/fumes away from the house rather than inside.

​@@ReclaimingOurIdentity Yes! And even in the US with city plumbing...plumbers take short cuts or not paying attention...fumes will happen but having them away helps!

@@rayofsunshine107h Absolutely true! Poor building quality and practices could and do take place all over the world. Folk always taking short cuts 🤣🙄

We have been to L.A., actually and are very familiar with traffic being from Atlanta and DC. But in the stated cities there are plenty of traffic guidelines: stop lights, signs warnings and enforcement of such. Our experience in Rwanda also speaks to the lack of traffic laws and driving courtesy not just the volume of vehicles.

Hi! Ask away! Its never a bother. Its why we do what we do! Answer 1:Gacuriro is the sector in the Gasobo district near Vision City 2: I didn’t think rainy season was very bad. It was consistent and predictable because it rained every day sometimes for a very short while sometimes a little longer once or twice all night, but then not during the day or quite a bit of the day and no rain at night, but mostly a shower would come and then dry up, and the rest of the day is sunny, kind of like Florida weather. Question 3: Yes, you can pay to have your car shipped from the US and pay Customs taxes on it if it’s brand new when it arrives at the port in either Mombasa or Tanzania

@@ReclaimingOurIdentity thanks. Your answers were very thorough and informative. Much success to Y'all and I hope to join you soon.

It’s not just about the traffic it’s about the chaos and lack of curtesy in the driving. In the states we stop at stop signs, stay in our lanes instead of driving in the middle of the road and yield to the right of way.

Hi Allan! We strongly encourage individuals to talk to people experienced with or currently involved with what they plan to do, visit in person, and thoroughly research beyond RU-vid. It is critical to make well informed key life decisions. Thank you for your comment!

Absolutely