Eldoret Man Surprises Parents With Their First-Ever Flight To Nairobi For Memorable City Tour

• A Kenyan man, Ishmael Nicodemus Rono, surprised his parents with their first-ever plane ride to celebrate his birthday
• Rono arranged for his parents to board a flight at Eldoret International Airport and fly to Nairobi for a special tour
• In Nairobi, Rono's parents enjoyed a tour of landmarks like the KICC and City Hall, organized with the help of an online friend

A Kenyan man has brought immense joy to his parents by surprising them with their first-ever plane ride to celebrate his birthday.

Ishmael Nicodemus Rono had his parents board a plane at the Eldoret International Airport, whisking them to Nairobi for an unforgettable tour.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Rono said that in the days leading to his birthday, he reflected on his parents' sacrifices to raise him and his siblings despite the odds stacked against them.

He fondly recounted their unwavering dedication to educating him, which inspired him to work hard.

"I saw their struggle to ensure that we are in school. They've always inspired us since I was young because they have always been there no matter our circumstances. It is this reason that made us to study hard.

"So, when thinking about how best to appreciate what they have done for us, I remembered that they had never been on a plane. Thus, I immediately booked the round-trip tickets," he said.

The man narrated that he had meticulously planned the surprise, asking his parents to go to the Eldoret International Airport under the guise of welcoming Rono's visitor from Dubai.

Upon arrival at the airport, they were ushered into the plane for their first-ever experience in an aircraft, and they were in utter excitement and disbelief.

Rono narrated that the air was thick with joy and anticipation. His mum shed tears of joy as she boarded the plane.

"It was so emotional when they realised that it was them who were to board the plane. I saw tears of joy roll on my mum's cheeks; she could not even speak as she was so happy. My dad was so thankful, and I think that was a blessing on it's own," Rono added.

Rono's parents in Nairobi

Upon arriving in Nairobi, Rono's parents enjoyed touring the city's famous buildings and sites, including the KICC, Supreme Court, and the Nairobi Snake Park.

Rono orchestrated the city tour with the help of a friend he met online, and she accompanied his parents throughout the sightseeing tour.

The man said doing this for his parents left him feeling fulfilled as his parents were left ecstatic.

Kenyans congratulate Ishmael Rono

After sharing the beautiful story on social media, many congratulated Rono for sweetly appreciating his parents. Here are some of the comments:

Shady Shari'z said:

"And the dream went through."

Kelvin Too said:

"This is incredible."

Hope Limo said:

"You did a good thing to appreciate your parents, brother; this is a memorable experience!"

Kenyan woman gifts parents pricey phones

In other news, a Kenyan woman left her parents in excitement after gifting them iPhones for the New Year.

Beryl, who flew back to the country for a vacation during the festive season, wanted to make her parents feel celebrated and also enjoy using iPhones as she does.

In a video she shared on her TikTok, her parents' sweet reactions were captured as they unboxed their new posh phones.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke