Samuel Machuka, a 91-year-old man who disappeared from his home in search of greener pastures, has finally returned after an astonishing 50 years. Despite the passage of time, he arrived back with only a walking stick as his sole possession.
Machuka's journey began when he left his home, driven by the desire to find better opportunities in life. He ventured out and eventually found work as a casual laborer on a farm located in Wote, Makueni County. For half a century, he toiled and survived, far away from his family and the life he once knew.
Through the assistance of the Provincial Administration, Machuka was able to reconnect with his family in Masabo village, Nyaribari Masaba Kisii. Although the passing years had changed his appearance to the point where only a few of his peers recognized him, his family was overjoyed to welcome him back into their embrace.
In a surprising revelation, Machuka shared that he had entered into three informal marriages during his time away, but he had no information about the whereabouts of his wives. His elderly uncles, who had tirelessly searched for him in vain, expressed immense relief at his return and pledged their support in helping him settle back into his homeland.
In a generous gesture, Machuka's uncles offered him a portion of the family land on which he could build a house. They also mentioned that any woman with his children would be warmly welcomed to live with him. This display of familial unity and support brought a sense of comfort to the returning elder.
Makomba, Machuka's nephew, expressed deep gratitude to the Provincial Administration for their invaluable assistance. He emphasized that, as Seventh Day Adventist Christians, they would not partake in any elaborate rituals upon Machuka's return but would instead extend a warm and heartfelt welcome, allowing him the space and time to settle back into his familiar surroundings.
ceo_werblo reacted: "May this not be the portion of our brothers in Diaspora. You will return with plenty of money and be a source of joy to your families. Can I get an Amen?"
chyomsss reacted: "Na only him know wetin him eyes see. Make una give grandpa food abeg."
iconvybez commented: "Omo, who left home to feed home go come back with better money and maddd cars abeg... Amen!!!"
classy_jesters reacted: "Walking stick sef na greener pasture, e go dey use am clear bush."
donaldmgb6 said: "That's why I always say mothers are the best. A mother won't do such."
djnasty0111h said: "Wo make home give am food make he chop."
digital6ix reacted: "One way or the other, he still beat poverty."
chommygerald reacted: "My uncle came back this year after 28 years with his two boys. He said the first daughter is married over there. We're contributing money to bring his wife and other children back.
