A dramatic confrontation was reported in Kisii County after the owner of a home where an image resembling the Virgin Mary was allegedly discovered ordered pilgrims away from his property.
The incident occurred in Getare Village, Emenwa Sub-Location, Bobasi Constituency, where the unusual image on a kitchen wall had attracted residents and religious visitors hoping to see what some believed was a manifestation of the Virgin Mary.
The growing crowds reportedly became a source of frustration for the homeowner, who confronted visitors while armed with a machete and instructed them to leave his compound.
The development came shortly after the alleged image sparked widespread interest, with residents gathering at the homestead to view the formation on the wall. Reports circulating on social media showed crowds visiting the area following claims that the image bore a resemblance to the Virgin Mary.
The homeowner subsequently took drastic action by demolishing the kitchen where the alleged apparition had appeared. The demolition effectively ended access to the section of the house that had become the centre of public attention.
The incident highlights the tension that can arise when private property becomes the focus of religious interest and public curiosity.While some visitors viewed the image as a possible spiritual sign, there has been no established evidence confirming that it was a supernatural manifestation.
The alleged apparition had attracted attention beyond the immediate village, with reports of people travelling to Getare to see the image for themselves.
The homeowner’s decision to remove the structure marks a dramatic turn in a story that had quickly drawn religious pilgrims and curious residents to the Kisii homestead.