Rozie, a Kenyan nanny, touched hearts online after videos captured her leaving her Lebanese bosses and their kids in tears at the airport as she was leaving. The entire family wept as Rozie prepared to leave them for Kenya. Photos: @maria.cataleya. Source: TikTok The diligent nanny had left an indelible mark on the lives of her employers and their children, as they did not want to let her go. Moment of pure love In the TikTok video, the kids cried and clutched tightly onto Rozie, hoping to change her mind and make her stay. Her employers were heard requesting her to consider returning to work for them, which is uncommon with such departures. The touching scene resonated with millions, drawing attention to the profound and invaluable bond between Rozah and the children she cared for. After the emotional clip went viral and endeared the Kenyan caregiver to millions of hearts around the globe, many congratulated her for serving with diligence. Recognize, honour and reward Rozie Among those impressed by her work ethic is the CEO of Expeditions Maasai Safaris, who offered her a fully paid holiday in honour of her excellent job. “The kids’ tears spoke volumes about their deep and priceless bond with Rozah. As Expeditions Maasai Safaris, we’re determined to recognize, honour and reward Rozah’s dedication,” read his post. According to the CEO, Rozie showed the world what Kenyan workers are made of, which compelled the company to search for her. The video highlighted the often-overlooked contributions of migrant workers who play pivotal roles in caring for families worldwide. Employer has twins Two of Rozie’s employers’ children, Maria and Cataleya, are twins and boast a massive TikTok following. They were also at the airport screaming, a scene that attracted people’s attention to the emotional goodbyes. “Thank you, Rosie, for caring for my babies like yours,” the parents captioned the clip.
by Hillary Lisimba