A woman from Nangoma village in Matayos constituency has set tongues wagging and drawn crowds after declaring that she is Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in the flesh.
Judith Nafula, a devout Catholic, told NTV in an exclusive interview that she was chosen by Jesus himself during a divine encounter, where a celestial light descended from the sky with Jesus at its center.
“A light came down from heaven, and in the middle of it was Jesus,” Nafula recalled. “He asked me where Mother Mary was, saying he had been sent by his father, God. When I said I didn’t know, he told me I was her—and that the world needed to know.”
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Nafula claimed the spiritual encounter led her to a nearby hill, where she spent two months in solitude, allegedly communicating with the Holy Spirit.
In a further twist, Nafula’s husband, John Wekullo, has also stepped forward, claiming that he too received a vision—this time identifying him as Joseph, the biblical husband of Mary.
“God chose us,” Wekullo affirmed, echoing his wife’s divine revelation.
Church Fallout, Rising Following
Nafula’s claims, however, were met with resistance from her local church, which she says dismissed her and labeled her mentally unstable.
“They started saying that I was mad—that I had lost my mind. They threw me out of the church,” she said.
Despite rejection from the church, her homestead has since become a destination for spiritual seekers and the curious alike. Locals and visitors from neighboring areas are flocking to Nafula’s home, some seeking healing and others intrigued by the miracle claims surrounding her.
Her sister-in-law supported Nafula’s divine narrative, citing testimonies of healings and restored fertility.
“People have started recognizing her. Women who couldn’t conceive are now pregnant, and the sick are getting healed,” she said.
Growing Phenomenon, Religious Controversy
Nafula’s story has added to a growing list of controversial religious figures in Kenya, where some individuals have in the past claimed to be supernatural beings including God and Jesus.
While many have dismissed her claims as blasphemy or delusion, others are reserving judgment, saying time—and the fruit of her ministry—will tell.
Religious experts warn that such claims, if left unchecked, can lead to cult-like followings and exploit vulnerable communities, but they also note the complex role of belief in a deeply spiritual society.
As Nafula’s following continues to grow, questions remain: Is this a miraculous revelation—or a misguided delusion?