Caption for the landscape image: The call of home: Why we come back every Christmas Sunday, December 07, 2025 Scroll down to read the article From left: Samuel Ndegwa, Tiberias Okanga, Gift Maseno and Collins Wafula. Photo credit: Nation Media Group By Michael Ochieng’ Article Related Why do Kenyans living abroad still return home every December, even when the journey is fraught with challenges? Air tickets are costly, flights long and crowded, and most people only get short breaks. PREMIUM Why I left the US to build a business in Nairobi What was meant to be a two-month visit for Sally Ngoje turned into a relocation. PREMIUM Why these Kenyans returned home after years abroad While life abroad often promises greater stability, exposure, and success, it also comes with its own set of challenges. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Learn the art of failing upwards PREMIUM Temidayo, Burna Boy’s sound man: ‘Every day I step out for a job, it costs them Sh86,600’ PREMIUM Reflection on the culture of theft in Kenya PREMIUM US TV presenter just one of many foreign broadcasters Kenyans have ‘greeted’ Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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