Kenya, Aug. 12 -- People in Kitui town were shocked on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, when a young woman admitted that she used traditional powers to punish her own mother. This happened because the mother was accused of taking away her daughter's husband.The story has started many discussions about what is right and wrong in families. It all happened at a family gathering where tensions were high.

The young woman, 27-year-old Irene Mwikali, shared that she had been happily married for three years until things changed suddenly. She said her mother, 49-year-old Esther Koki, began visiting her home often, pretending to help with housework, but she was actually trying to take Irene's husband.Within a few months, Irene's husband moved out and started living with Esther in a rented room outside of Kitui.

"I felt so hurt," Irene said, trying not to cry. "It was not just about losing my husband; it was also about the shame. Neighbors laughed at me and called me someone whose mother took her man." To read more click here.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.