Kenyan content creator and influencer, Shorn Arwa, has finally indulged in her long-awaited matatu experience upon her return to Kenya from London.
In a video shared on Instagram, the mother of one can be seen inside a matatu, playfully swinging by the door as a clippie calling for passengers to board.
“Matatu cravings have been dealt with, innit? Sasa what should I do? Book a flight back to London ama nichill,” she captioned the video.
Shorn Arwa had revealed that she had not used a matatu in 10 years.
Shorn Arwa’s matatu craving
The cheerful influencer shared that she booked a flight to Kenya to indulge in the vibrant Matatu culture.
She discovered this desire after stumbling upon TikTok videos showcasing the lively Kenyan matatu scene.
Amused by her sudden craving for a matatu ride after almost a decade, she documented her journey from London to Nairobi on her YouTube channel.
“So I booked a flight to Kenya, later on 😂. At this point I was questioning myself 😂ati naenda Kenya kupanda matatu 😂said bye to my husband and checked in. I remembered I have a YouTube channel and began vlogging. London to Nairobi it is ❤️So got here this morning very exhausted and there was no matatu 😭, maybe kesho ama jioni I will go matatu driving. Tired 😇 but again I missed Kenya,” she said.
Shorn Arwa relocated to London in April last year.
Her sister Zainab, during a heartfelt farewell speech, praised Shorn for being a motivated and hardworking individual. Despite the joy of Shorn’s new chapter, the family expressed sadness over her departure.
Shorn, acknowledging her sister’s role in her life since their parents passed away when she was just six, expressed gratitude for Zainab’s care and influence.
She tearfully admitted feeling scared at the thought of leaving Zainab behind but thanked her for her sacrifices and support throughout the years.
