Woman working in saudi shows scary animal she takes care of

A Kenyan woman has left social media users amused after sharing an unexpected experience she encountered while travelling to Saudi Arabia for a domestic job.

Identified as Keshie wa Stano, the woman narrated how she arrived in the Gulf country expecting to perform ordinary household duties, only to discover that the person she had been assigned to feed and wash was not a human being, as she had initially imagined.

Her hilarious account has sparked conversations online, with many people relating to the surprises that can arise when Kenyans travel abroad in search of employment.

According to Keshie’s account shared on social media, her employer informed her that several other workers were already employed in the household. This gave her the impression that the workload would be manageable, since she would not be expected to handle every household responsibility alone.

Things became even more interesting when she was told that her primary responsibility would be to feed and wash someone called Turki.

The name immediately triggered an assumption in her mind. Like many people hearing the story, she imagined that Turki was a young child who needed special attention and care.

With that understanding, she prepared herself for what she believed would be a straightforward assignment involving looking after a baby.

However, nothing could have prepared her for what awaited her when she finally arrived at her employer’s residence.

Upon arriving at the household, Keshie discovered that Turki was not a baby, a toddler or even an adult family member.

Instead, Turki was an iguana, a reptile kept as a pet by her employer.

The unexpected revelation completely changed her understanding of the job she had travelled thousands of kilometres to undertake.

What she had imagined would involve caring for a human child had turned out to be a responsibility involving an unusual household pet.

Keshie recounted the experience humorously, turning what could have been an uncomfortable surprise into an entertaining story that resonated with social media audiences.

Rather than suggesting that she would immediately abandon the job and return to Kenya, she used the experience to deliver a humorous message about perseverance and the determination to earn a living.

“Usiogope, they are friendly and harmless. Usianze kupanga safari ya kurudi nyumbani. Tulisema adui ni umaskini tu, chapa mboka,” she said.

Her remarks, loosely translated, encouraged people not to panic or start planning their journey back home simply because they had encountered an unexpected situation.

The phrase “chapa mboka” captured the spirit of her message: remain determined, work hard and do what is necessary to earn an honest living.

Her story quickly became an amusing example of how assumptions about a job can sometimes lead to surprising discoveries.

Beyond the humour, Keshie’s experience has drawn attention to the importance of understanding employment responsibilities before travelling overseas.

Many Kenyans seek domestic jobs in Saudi Arabia and other foreign countries in the hope of improving their financial circumstances and supporting their families back home.

However, experiences can differ significantly depending on the employer, the household and the specific duties assigned to a worker.

For this reason, prospective employees need clear information about their job descriptions, working conditions, accommodation arrangements and any additional responsibilities before accepting employment abroad.

In Keshie’s case, the unexpected identity of Turki provided a humorous illustration of how a misunderstanding can arise when the nature of an assignment is not fully understood.

Her account also prompted an interesting question for her audience: what would they have done if they had travelled abroad expecting to care for a baby, only to discover that the assignment involved looking after an iguana?

Would they have panicked and considered returning home, or would they have taken the surprise in their stride and continued working?

Meanwhile, a separate account involving another Kenyan domestic worker, identified as Atieno, highlights a different side of the experiences some Kenyans encounter while working abroad.

Atieno reportedly left her one-year employment contract before its expiry, with family challenges back home and deteriorating health cited among the reasons behind her decision.

Unlike Keshie’s amusing encounter with an unexpected household responsibility, Atieno’s reported experience illustrates how personal circumstances can make it difficult for some workers to remain abroad for the full duration of their contracts.

The two stories demonstrate that working overseas can bring a mixture of unexpected experiences, personal challenges and opportunities.

For Keshie, discovering that Turki was an iguana instead of a child became a memorable story she could share with the world.

Her humorous response, however, carried a message that many job seekers can relate to: the journey towards earning a living does not always unfold as expected, and sometimes determination is accompanied by surprises that nobody could have predicted.

As her story continues to entertain audiences, it also serves as a reminder for Kenyans seeking employment abroad to clarify their duties before travelling, while approaching unexpected situations with caution, good judgement and a sense of humour where appropriate.