US-based Kenyan mother emotional as son drives to work for the first time

• Wa Maina, a Kenyan mother from the US, shed a tear as she watched her son Samuel drive himself to work for the first time
• The long-awaited moment came days after the youngster passed his driving test, a feat he had put off for some time
• Her video captured the mixed emotions parents often feel as their children grow into adulthood

Wa Maina, a Kenyan mother from the US, shared an emotional video of her son Samuel driving to work for the first time.

In the video, Samuel confidently reverses a white sedan out of their home before driving away and disappearing into the distance.

In a post on Facebook, the happy mother shared how the moment marked an important milestone in his journey to independence.

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Wa Maina, who was clearly filled with pride and nerves, captioned the video with a touching message:

“It was nerve-wracking for me to watch my son drive himself to work for the first time. He came back intact and safe.”

The joyful moment came days after she revealed that Samuel had finally passed his driving test, a feat he had been putting off for a while.

The mother’s post reflected the mixed emotions parents often feel as their children take on new responsibilities and enter adulthood.

Her video has since resonated on social media, with parents and friends congratulating Samuel on his achievement.

Others praised Wa Maina for her supportive parenting, as driving is an important rite of passage for many young adults.

For this Kenyan family abroad, it was a well-deserved milestone moment worth celebrating.

Source: TUKO.co.ke