"He is safe": Kenyan man living in US streets for 7 years found after viral plea
This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.
- A Turkana native who had reportedly been living on the streets of Nashville, Tennessee, caught the attention of Kenyans in the diaspora after a video seeking help went viral
- Nicodemus Imus Lochok, who has lived in the US for about seven years, was previously married to an American woman and has two children
- The Kenyan man is now sheltered at the Nashville Rescue Mission and is said to be in contact with the Kenyan Embassy as he seeks work and stable housing
A Kenyan man from Turkana whose emotional plea for help circulated widely online has been found safe in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing relief to many who had followed his story with concern.
Nicodemus Imus Lochok, who reportedly spent years struggling on the streets of Nashville, was located after a video in which he appealed for assistance gained significant traction among Kenyans living in the diaspora.
The footage drew an outpouring of concern and calls for action from the online community.
He is currently housed at the Nashville Rescue Mission, a shelter facility in the city, and is said to be in active contact with the Kenyan Embassy.
What are Nicodemus's immediate needs?
According to Diaspora Messenger, which broke the news of his whereabouts on August 14, 2026, Nicodemus has expressed a clear desire to remain in the United States and reconnect with his family.
His immediate needs centre on finding legitimate employment, securing stable housing and receiving the practical support necessary to rebuild an independent life.
Nicodemus is believed to have lived in the US for approximately seven years.
When did Nicodemus, estrange wife wed?
He was previously married to an American woman, Renee Jordan Emus, and the couple wed in 2019. They have two children together.
The circumstances that led to the breakdown of his family situation and his eventual life on the streets remain unclear.
The priority for those rallying around him is to ensure he has a stable foundation from which to move forward, with supporters and welfare organisations working to connect him with the resources he needs.
Nicodemus's estranged wife deactivates Facebook account
In another story, TUKO.co.ke shared that Nicodemus's estranged mzungu wife deactivated her Facebook account after her former husband's plea went viral.
Renee Jordan Imus took the initiative following a spam of messages on her inbox after Nicodemum's story did rounds on social media.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
Reporting originally appeared via TUKO. Read the full source for additional context.