Online audiences have been captivated by the remarkable linguistic skills of a Mzungu man named Isaiah, who effortlessly converses in fluent Kiswahili. Isaiah, a producer and musician at Wajumbe records, has become a sensation both on the ground and virtually through his TikTok platform, where he shares his ministry and daily life.
Originally from abroad, Isaiah arrived in Kenya in 2012 with his parents and 11 siblings. His family, also missionaries, came to Kenya to spread the word of God and established a ministry called Kingdom Ministries. While his parents eventually returned to their home country, Isaiah remained in Kenya. Initially based in Kimilili, Kitale, he later moved to Moi’s Bridge after marrying Judy, a Kenyan Luhya woman.
Isaiah, now 24 years old, often shares snippets of his life journey on TikTok, affectionately dubbed “story ya maisha” conversations. He recounts how he first met Judy through her brother, who was his friend. It was during a visit to their homestead that Judy’s brother introduced them. Despite their initial encounter, Isaiah took his time before tying the knot, waiting two years to ensure that Judy loved him genuinely for who he was, rather than solely because of his Mzungu status.
Today, Isaiah and Judy are proud parents to two adorable children: Jimmy, a 5-year-old boy, and Cynthia, a 3-year-old girl. Isaiah’s commitment to his family extends beyond his personal life. He pursued homeschooling and successfully passed his GED exams, equivalent to the Kenyan KCSE exams, in Nairobi.
Isaiah’s fluency in Kiswahili, coupled with his genuine embrace of Kenyan culture and values, has endeared him to many online users. Affectionately referred to as “Mzungu Mwitu,” his ability to seamlessly integrate into Kenyan society and communicate in the local language has garnered widespread admiration and respect.
Through his ministry and TikTok platform, Isaiah continues to share messages of faith, love, and cultural appreciation.
In addition, the “Mzungu Mkenya” has shared his struggles in obtaining visas for his wife and children to join him in America, yet despite multiple attempts, they have been unsuccessful so far. However, he remains optimistic and continues to wait patiently, hopeful that one day they will be able to reunite.
Despite the challenges, he expresses his unwavering commitment to his mission in Kenya, emphasizing that even if his family were to move to America, he would continue returning to Kenya to fulfill his calling. His dedication to ministry transcends borders, rooted in his belief that it is God’s work entrusted to him.
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In a viral video, he passionately encourages young people to prioritize spiritual nourishment over aimless scrolling on social media. Addressing them in Kiswahili with a distinct Luhya accent, he urges, “Ewe, si uwache tu kuscroll ukitafuta wasichana wa kudance, si hata utafute neno la Mungu, kweli, weka Mungu mbele.” This heartfelt plea resonates with many who admire his dedication to spreading God’s word.
Furthermore, his followers express a desire to join him in his ministry and attend his Kesha services, which he faithfully documents on his TikTok page. They seek to learn where he ministers, eager to be a part of the spiritual journey he shares online.
.Mzungu Mwitu urges people to go watch his music videos on YouTube and support him so that he can reach others and teach them the word of God.