"Karibu dad": Kenyan man welcomes father in Australia after years of convincing

This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.

- Tuikong Vic Kutto had dreamed of hosting his father in Australia ever since he first arrived in the country, but his dad repeatedly brushed off the idea

- The stubborn father initially refused to even apply for a passport, joking that his fingerprints would not work for the document

- After years of gentle pressure from family members on both sides, something finally shifted and the old man agreed to make the trip

Tuikong Vic Kutto, a Kenyan living in Australia, is celebrating the arrival of his father after years of patient, persistent effort to convince the reluctant old man to make the journey across the world.

Kutto shared the emotional milestone on Facebook on Friday, August 21, recounting how the dream of hosting his father began the very day he landed in Australia.

Kutto's mum visits Australia

On that first day in Australia, Kutto told his father to apply for a passport, promising him a visit one day. His father's response was to laugh it off, joking that he did not even have the fingerprints required for a passport.

For years, the son kept asking, but the answer remained the same.

Kutto's mother eventually made the trip, as did his mother-in-law, and the two women became informal ambassadors carrying messages back home.

Kutto's father-in-law pushes his dad to visit Australia

Their visits appeared to soften the stubborn father's resistance little by little.

Then came a push from Kutto's father-in-law, who worked behind the scenes to help move the process along.

Then, without warning, the father said yes.

Kenyan man's passport processed within a week

Once the decision was made, things moved swiftly. The passport was processed in just one week, a turnaround that Kutto noted wryly was faster than many people experience.

He described the collective effort from family members on both sides as enormous, driven by a shared desire to give both sets of parents a rare chance to see another part of the world.

"It was my desire to have all the parents come visit us and see the other side of the world," Kutto wrote, "a rare opportunity that many wish for but can't because of circumstances beyond their control."

Kenyan man in Australia encourages netizens not to give up

He credited not only his family's combined efforts but also what he called God's perfect timing for finally making the visit happen.

His message to other Kenyans in the diaspora who are trying to bring elderly or reluctant parents to visit was simple and direct: "DON'T GIVE UP. God's time is always the best."

Kutto closed his post with a warm welcome to his father and both parents, expressing excitement at sharing his life in Australia with them.

Mombasa woman gives retiring father flight he dreamed of

In another story, TUKO.co.ke shared details about a heartwarming surprise orchestrated by a daughter for her retiring father, who had always dreamed of taking his first flight.

The emotional reveal of this long-awaited experience, filled with joy and gratitude, not only fulfilled a lifelong wish but also showcased the deep love and appreciation within their family.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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