Kenyan Mum Stunned as Househelp Returns to Work with Witchcraft-Like Tools

Kenyan Mum Stunned as Househelp Returns to Work with Witchcraft-Like Tools

  • A concerned Kenyan mum has turned to social media for advice after discovering bizarre items brought by her househelp after the weekend leave
  • The househelp, described as competent and good with the children, allegedly returned with five nails and two syringes, claiming they were for "emergencies"
  • The previous week, she reportedly brought back tobacco and strange tools that resembled witchcraft paraphernalia
  • The mum shared her concerns in a message to a popular TikToker, seeking guidance on how to handle the unsettling situation

A Kenyan mum has sought advice on social media after discovering the bizarre witchcraft tools that her househelp returned with from her weekend leave.

Househelp saga.
A Kenyan mum was puzzled to discover that her househelp had bizarre items in her possession. Photos for illustration
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While noting that her nanny is good with the kids and her job in general, the woman explained that the domestic woman has been returning with a strange package to work after her weekend off.

In a post on social media, the woman revealed that recently, she came back with five nails and two syringes, claiming that she would use them for any emergencies that may arise while she is at work.

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The week before, the woman said that the housegirl returned with tobacco and weird-looking tools that appeared to be related to witchcraft.

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She revealed this in a message to a TikToker whom she wanted some advice on the matter.

"Each time my nanny comes back from weekend duty, she brings back things that resemble witchcraft. Last time, I saw drugs, tobacco, and witchcraft. This time, I spotted five nails and two syringes. She claims she will use them to address any emergencies that may arise. She is good with the kids. Please advise," he message read.

Her post puzzled many, who wondered why she was even seeking advice on such a matter, yet her worker was clearly a danger to her and her family.

The TikToker responded by telling her that she could not advise her on such a matter, yet it was clear what she needed to do.

"It is something you will have to decide on how to approach it," she said.

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Kenyans react to incident

This incident divided many Kenyans. Many were split on whether the woman should have gone through her househelp's things and if she should fire her.

Here are some of the comments:

Vincent Ogola

"That is a deliberate and willful violation of her privacy, as enshrined in chapter four of the Constitution of Kenya 2010."

Mercy Oyoo said:

"Mind your own business in this life oooh or else you'll cut your life span by your own hands. Why sneak into someone else's property?"

Judith Symons said:

"How can I live in fear in my own house???? The house help should be far away from her house, as she typed this."

Diana Aluku said:

"Send her away with her witchcraft!"

Kenyan woman shares how househelp left him

In other news, a Kenyan woman shared the harsh note that her househelp left her house in the middle of the night as she left.

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The housegirl complained about how the woman's toddler was bothersome to her, and she could not stand the job anymore.

Many Kenyans advised the woman to let go and look for another domestic worker.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

Authors:
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Racheal Nyaguthie (HOD Human interest) Racheal Nyaguthie is an accredited journalist in Kenya and is currently the Head of the Human Interest Department at TUKO. She has six years of experience in digital journalism, having previously worked in Tuko's Current Affairs desk as a senior politics and current Affairs editor. Racheal was also a recipient of the AWiM Women in Politics Fellowship programme, where she investigated the experiences of Kenyan women in politics. She is also a WAN-IFRA Women In News 2025 Fellow. Email: racheal.nyaguthie@tuko.co.ke.

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