Veteran broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka gave Kenyans a rare glimpse into his stunning Kajiado County residence on October 29, 2026, when he stepped onto his veranda to soak in a heavy tropical downpour that had finally arrived after a long wait.
The TikTok video opens with Machoka filming from a covered balcony, the camera panning across a lush, meticulously kept garden below.
Palm trees sway in the rain, and a striking yellow-and-green hedge border frames the property, giving the compound a distinctly tropical, well-tended feel.
Fred Machoka thanks God for the long-awaited rain
Barely able to contain his excitement, Machoka breaks into grateful praise as the rain pours down around him.
“Finally, thank you, Lord,” he says, before switching effortlessly between English and Swahili. “Asante Baba Mungu, for good rain. Oh yes. Wow. October, the real October that we know, Kajado County! Kaende, Kaende, Kaende! Fantastic!” he exclaims, his voice full of warmth and relief.
His joy was rooted in something deeply Kenyan: the anticipation of October rains, which farmers and residents across the country eagerly await each year.
For Machoka, watching the rainfall replenish his green compound appeared to be a deeply satisfying moment, one he clearly felt compelled to share with his followers.
A peek inside Machoka’s impressive home
Beyond the jubilation over the weather, the video quietly offered something else: a window into the broadcaster’s private world.
The compound visible in the clip is expansive and well-maintained, with the kind of mature landscaping that speaks to years of careful upkeep.
The covered veranda from which he filmed added to the sense of a grand, comfortable residence nestled somewhere in Isinya, Kajiado County.
Fred Obachi Machoka is one of Kenya’s most recognisable media personalities, with a broadcasting career spanning several decades.
His distinctive voice and warm on-screen presence made him a household name, and he has retained a loyal following even as the media landscape has evolved.
