At a very moving time in a Lebanese airport, Rosie, a Kenyan who was a nanny in Lebanon, garnered widespread attention due to the emotional farewell with the family she had been caring for.
For the first time, Rosie is opening up about her relationship with the employer and the working environment since the very beginning, shedding light on the heartfelt connection that led to the touching scene that captured the hearts of many on social media.
As Rosie made preparations for her flight, the family joined her at the airport, expressing their gratitude for her unwavering dedication.
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The most poignant moment unfolded when two of the children, Maria and Cataleya, tightly held onto Rosie, reluctant to see her depart. Despite the parents' reassurances that Rosie would come back, the visible distress of the children added an emotional layer to the farewell.
Social media erupted with a variety of responses following Rosie's emotional goodbye. The scene swiftly circulated across different platforms, prompting diverse reactions from netizens.
Some viewers took a personal stance, expressing concern and advising Rosie to leave, suggesting that her employers might be exploiting her for fame.
Amidst the circulating speculations, Rosie decided to directly address the issue. In a YouTube video shared by Senje Mwenyewe on December 3, she refuted claims that her employers were using her for publicity.
Rosie asserted that her employers had genuinely cared for her from the beginning, treating her with acceptance and kindness. She emphasized that the family had warmly welcomed her, establishing a supportive environment right from day one.
"Today I want to address an issue that I have come across that is disturbing me. For those who are saying that my bosses are using me and that they are faking tears, it is not true. Those people loved me from the day I went there. They accepted and treated me very well from day one. I blended in from day one, " she said.
Dismissing rumors, Rosie clarified that her employers were already well-known before her arrival, debunking the notion that they sought fame through her.
"Those people who are saying they are looking for likes. it's not true, they were famous even before I came back to Kenya," she said.
Reflecting on her experience in Lebanon, Rosie advocated for better working conditions for migrant workers in foreign countries.
She conveyed heartfelt prayers for enhanced conditions for those employed abroad, highlighting instances of violence and mistreatment that deeply saddened her.
"When I was in Lebanon I always prayed that we who work there should at least have something different. It was so heartbreaking kuona mtu ameuliwa, anateswa," she said.
