Kenyan TikToker Willie KG said he was denied a US visa but chose not to repeat the embassy visit, opting instead to pursue remote work from Nairobi.

He now serves as a medical virtual assistant for an American healthcare technology company, handling tasks such as nurse recruitment, performance tracking, payroll, invoicing and payments.

His work schedule follows US Eastern Time, logging in from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Kenyan time and observing American public holidays like Independence Day and Thanksgiving.

During the daytime hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Willie creates content, hosting TikTok Lives on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and running a YouTube channel called Stay At Home Dad.

He uses his platform to advise Kenyan entrepreneurs in the United States that hiring virtual assistants in Kenya can reduce costs while still providing a decent local wage.

Willie points to real‑time productivity tracking tools as a way to ensure accountability for remote staff.

He identifies unreliable internet access, especially in rural areas, as the biggest obstacle for Kenyan remote workers and urges the government to improve connectivity and affordability.

While acknowledging the rise of artificial intelligence, Willie says he treats it as a productivity aid rather than a threat to his role.

His closing advice to young Kenyans is to stay curious, research legitimate online opportunities, and be vigilant against scams.