Stranded Kenyan Man Living on US Streets Begs for Help to Return Home

A Kenyan man from Turkana County who has reportedly spent several years living on the streets of Nashville, Tennessee, has made an emotional appeal for help to return home and reconnect with his family.

Nicodemus Imus Lochok, from Napetet village on the outskirts of Lodwar Town, identified himself in a video shared on social media and appealed to fellow Kenyans and well-wishers for assistance.

He said that he has been living on the streets of Nashville and is seeking a way to return to Kenya and reunite with his family in Turkana County.

The Heartbreaking Story of Nicodemus Imus, a Kenyan Man Now Living on the Streets 

In the video, Nicodemus Imus identified himself by name, his county of origin, and his family name, seemingly hoping that someone who knows him or his relatives would recognise him and help reconnect him with his family.

“My name is Nicodemus Imus Lochok. I am from Northern Kenya, Turkana County. My family name is Imus,” he said.

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Nicodemus Imus said he has spent about seven years in Nashville, where he is currently homeless, and is now seeking assistance to travel back to Kenya. 

“I have been in Nashville for seven years. I’m homeless and looking for help,” Nicodemus said.

Beyond the appeal itself, the video shared few details about how Lochok ended up in his current situation. 

According to the information accompanying the video, Lochok was taken abroad by Share International, described as an evangelical Christian mission agency. 

However, further details about the circumstances of his travel to the United States or the purpose of his trip were not provided. 

Kenyans Show Willingness to Help Trace His Family 

Nicodemus Imus’ appeal has also sparked reactions from Kenyans on social media, with some offering to assist while others reflected on the challenges faced by people living abroad.

One Kenyan expressed willingness to help and asked how they could reach Lochok.

“I would love to help with something. How can I reach out?” the Kenyan wrote.

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Another social media user highlighted the difficulties that some people face after moving abroad, urging people to remember the struggles of men living away from home.

“Ohh God, remember the boy child. America can be tough. One simple mistake and you are homeless, or on drugs and unrecognisable. Mungu awape maarifa akiwafungulia njia,” Barbara M Barbbi wrote.

Another user, Lila, cautioned Kenyans relocating abroad against sending money home before establishing themselves financially.

“Anytime you relocate, please avoid Black Tax for at least two years or else utateseka sending money home. Then, when things don’t work out, they’ll say ‘hukujipanga,’” Lila wrote.

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A collage photo of Nicodemus Imus, the Kenyan man living in the streets of the US while pleading for help. Photo/ Courtesy