In a heartbreaking twist that’s reigniting fears of witchcraft in Kenya, a fresh university graduate has been filmed roaming the streets of Nyamache in Kisii County just days after her triumphant graduation ceremony. The young woman, a recent Egerton University alum, was seen barefoot, still wearing her full graduation gown and cap, meticulously collecting garbage while softly singing gospel songs.
The disturbing viral video, circulating widely on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, shows the beautiful and once-promising graduate appearing disheveled and disoriented – talking to herself as she picks litter from the roadside. Eyewitnesses report the incident occurred mere days (some say as little as one or two) after she proudly received her degree from the public university.
“Why ruin someone’s child like this?” one emotional social media post raged, echoing the sentiments of thousands. “Good people, someone made it their business to ensure this life goes to waste. This lady will never help herself, nor will her parents feel the pride of educating their daughter. How does it benefit you to see her suffer?”
Many Kenyans are pointing fingers at village witchcraft – a deeply rooted belief in Kisii and Gusii regions. Speculation is rife that jealous individuals collected dirt from her footprints during post-graduation celebrations, using it to cast a spell through a local witch doctor. “Village witches are real,” one viral caption declared. “A bright future interrupted by evil powers.”
This isn’t an isolated case. Kisii has a dark history of witchcraft accusations in Kenya, with past incidents including mob lynchings of suspected witches. Yet here, the victim is the educated youth – symbolizing shattered dreams and the cruel sabotage of hard-earned success.
As prayers pour in for her recovery (“May God rescue her from these shackles”), the incident raises chilling questions: Is witchcraft destroying Kenya’s graduates? In an era of progress, why do superstition and envy still claim lives in regions like Kisii?
Kenyans are demanding answers – and justice. Share this story if you believe witchcraft has no place in modern Kenya.
Editor’s Note: Featured Image of past graduation ceremony at Egerton University used for illustration purposes only
