Credit: Nafula Sharleen/Facebook
A US-based Kenyan nurse, Nafula Sharleen, has sparked wide online conversation after openly narrating how she supported her former boyfriend’s journey to the United States, even after their relationship ended.
In a detailed personal account shared online, Nafula reflected on her past relationship with a man identified as Kioko from Mbooni, describing both the early days of their relationship and the circumstances that later led to their breakup.
Despite the separation, she revealed that she still played a role in helping him secure a student visa to the United States in 2015.
“Ma Ex wanataka kuja majuu hii ni yenu! Nilileta Ex wangu mkamba majuu,” she said, using a mix of Swahili and slang to introduce her story, which quickly gained traction among her followers.
Nafula recalled a visit to Kioko’s rural home, describing the long and exhausting journey that involved multiple matatu rides followed by a one-hour walk due to lack of transport in the area.
She noted that the experience exposed her to a very different lifestyle compared to city life.
“Tukiishi Estlando, Bro akanisho twende kwao ushago. Tulishuka hizo matatu za huko ikabidi tutembee 1hr mpaka kwao, kwa sababu hakuna magari za kwenda huko. Closest tao ilikuwa Kithuluni market,” she recounted.
She added that while the environment was challenging, there were also lighter moments, including enjoying ripe mangoes along the way. However, she admitted that the harsh conditions influenced her decision to end the relationship shortly after the visit.
“Nilidump Kioko kutoka Itetani sababu ya jua na dry land ya Mbooni,” she said, emphasizing that the rural climate and lifestyle were not compatible with her expectations at the time.
Despite the breakup, Nafula revealed that she later assisted Kioko in relocating to the United States on a student visa, a move that changed his life trajectory.
She noted that he is now married and living in the US, and that she even attended his wedding.
She further reflected on her perspective on relationships, arguing that positive connections should be maintained even after separation.
“Moral of the story, date mtu atakusaidia kimaisha hata mkiachana,” she said, adding that mutual respect after breakups can still create meaningful long-term outcomes.