At the center of Ukambani is Anne Mutheu, a name well known in every household — not business or political, but because she’s one of Kenya’s most prominent traditional healers. Despite being a drop-out in Class Eight, Mutheu’s is a life of transformation, of resilience, and of not breaking rules.
Mutheu, a resident of Machakos County, has been making headlines on the global scene for offering traditional and spiritual healing services to clients both at home and abroad. From advising couple to repair a fractured relationship to “business success” spells, the clients, it is claimed, are politicians, businessmen, to celebrities who need paranormal assistance.
Her company, over the years, has earned her a name — and a fortune — in every home. Mutheu has reportedly numerous houses and business facilities in prominent towns like Machakos, Nairobi, and Mombasa. Her lavish way of life, such as luxury cars and luxury mansions, has a tendency to elicit acid online controversy on the profitability and ethics of her company.
Despite criticism by some elements of society who view witchcraft as superstitious rubbish, Mutheu never has cause to look back at her success. She is ever steadfast in her interviews that her talent is a gift from God and she employs it to assist people rather than injure them.
Her rags-to-riches story is scandal and inspiration in one — evidence of how distractions can result in success that no one had anticipated. Her life is also a query regarding the growing interest in spiritual solutions in Kenya during economic and social uncertainty.
Love her or hate her, Anne Mutheu has eternally left her mark on Kenyan society and economy — showing that one can reach the pinnacle from being a Class Eight school dropout in the most unexpected manner.
By Newshub