Nicodemus Emus Lochok, originally from Turkana County, northern Kenya, has been homeless on the streets of Nashville, Tennessee, for seven years. In a heartfelt video shared on social media, he appealed to Kenyans and well-wishers for help to reconnect with his family and return home.
Journey to the United States
Nicodemus’s path to the US began after he met Renee Jordan Emus, an American woman who reportedly fell in love with him while on a church mission in Turkana. With her assistance, Nicodemus obtained a passport, and the couple relocated to the United States. They married around 2019 and had two children together.
Marriage Breakdown and Current Situation
Initially, their relationship appeared stable, with moments shared on social media. However, by 2022, Nicodemus announced the end of their marriage, despite efforts including counseling funded by his wife. Since then, he has been living on the streets, separated from his children.
Community Response and Calls for Assistance
Reports about Nicodemus’s situation first emerged in 2022, but recent renewed attention has sparked calls within the Kenyan and Turkana communities to aid in his reunion with family. As he remains homeless in Nashville, Nicodemus hopes for intervention to help him return to Turkana County and his children.
