Meru, Miraa & US Visas - Bob Mwiti | Coffee Pump (E092)

Konnichiwa Fam, On E092, I sit down with Bob Mwiti for a crazy life story. From growing up in Meru without shoes, TV, or school fees, to discovering his biological father as a teenager who changed Bob’s life overnight from rags to riches, and eventually building a life in America. We talk about: * Growing up poor in Meru * School fees struggles and almost missing exams * Meeting his biological father for the first time * UK visa denials and navigating immigration systems * UON, Strathmore, and moving to the US for school * Culture shock and adapting to American life * Family conflict, identity, and escaping difficult environments * The differences between Kenya and America * Building a business and life abroad We also get into Meru culture, miraa being illegal in the US, Kenyan politics, relationships with parents, and the emotional realities of growing up between different worlds, and much, much more. Hope you enjoy the episode. Best, Team Coffee Pump Join Our Membership and get access to videos early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZKGnWZWb-S9wJdz9IGDTw/join Our Sponsors: ANDO - Download the Ando app: https://linktr.ee/ando_foods - Get 10% off your order using the code COFFEEPUMP10 Camera's Africa - Website: https://www.camerasafrica.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerasafrica_/ Find Bob Mwiti: - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobmwiti/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobmwiti2019/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monajamwenyewe/ - Move to the USA: https://www.internationalscholarsprogram.com - Bob's foundation: https://bobmwitifoundation.org/about-us Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Instagram: https://instagram.com/sajidvayani?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sajvayani?_t=ZM-8tKwY3KSEon&_r=1 - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sajidvayani - Twitter / X: https://x.com/sajvayani?s=21 Coffee Pump Audio: - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/coffee-pump/id1755013994 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0X1unCgwcsMSoG7YfgAu73?si=FBy53R8rSCm-xXGJMKQtaQ CoffeePump Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeepumppodcast? utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578456950684 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Subscribe To The Channel 1:46 - Kenyans Vs Other Countries On Keeping Time 3:17 - Saj & Bob Common Traits & Their Meru Origin 5:09 - Bob's Upbringing In Meru & School Life 10:40 - Bob's Shattered Dream Of Joining Nairobi School 11:37 - Bob's Relationship With His Parents Growing Up 13:18 - Bob's Highschool Days & School Fees Struggles 18:05 - Meru (North Imenti) MP Raheem & His Relationship With The Common Citizen 20:40 - Miraa & It Being An Illegal Drug In The USA . 22:11 - Bob & His Grandpa Looking For His Biological Father 27:37 - Bob's Dad Transforming His Life From Rags To Riches 34:02 - Bob's Relationship With His Biological Father 35:34 - Bob's University Days(UON ,Strathmore) & UK Visa Denials 45:19 - How To Navigate Through Non- Immigrant Visas 46:53 - Bob's Us Visa Search , Cyber Cafes, His Social & Corporate Life In Nairobi 53:19 - Bob's First International Flight To The USA 54:53 - Bob's Relationship With His Dad Rifting Over Family Issues 57:33 - Saj's Escape From Volatile Family Dynamics... 59:38 - Bob's Culture Shock In The USA 1:01:06 - Comparison Between Kenyan Universities & USA Universities 1:05:37 - Bob's Social Media Presence 1:08:45 - Bob's Masters Degree & Exploring The USA 1:12:10 - Saj's Failed Attempts To Visit The USA 1:14:50 - Bob's Insights On Florida State In The USA 1:16:49 - Navigating Through USA Visas 1:23:17 - Bob's First Job In The US & His Tech Training 1:26:43 - Bob Navigating Through Jobs In The USA 1:29:59 - Bob Moving To Florida & His Lifestyle There 1:32:11 - Mortgage Rates In USA Vs In Kenya 1:34:24 - Prices Of Food Products And Utilities In The USA VS Kenya 1:37:54 - Bob Acquiring Cars Effortlessly In The USA VS Car Prices In Kenya 1:41:02 - Bob Quitting Employment ,Building A Business In The USA & Its Challenges 1:54:07 - Process Of Moving To The Us To Study Through ISP 1:59:40 - Bob's New Business Product (EB-2 NAW) & Its Requirements 2:12:25 - How To Get In Touch With Bob ,His Services & Socials 2:16:26 - Outro