Jomo Kenyatta's Seer (Tribal Elder) Who Predicted Uhuru Would Not Be Removed from the Presidency

Many do not believe in prophecies, nor do they believe that certain individuals are born with unique gifts that cannot be taken away.

The story of Jomo Kenyatta and the Kenyatta family is extraordinary. Over the years, it has not been reported accurately for obvious reasons. Someone took the Kenyatta story and twisted it for political purposes that seemed valid at the time. However, the truth about the Kenyatta story is fascinating and spellbinding.

Here’s a glimpse into that story.

Jomo Kenyatta lost his father at a very young age. According to Kikuyu customs at the time, when a woman lost her husband, she would be inherited by the younger brother of her deceased husband. This is exactly what happened to Jomo's mother.

At a young age, Jomo got a stepfather who, for reasons that remain unclear, did not like him. This stepfather's dislike for Jomo deeply affected him. As fate would have it, shortly after being inherited, Jomo's mother conceived again and gave birth to another son, Jomo's only brother. Sadly, she passed away shortly after giving birth, leaving Jomo and his baby brother as orphans.

Jomo, despite his tender age of around eight, took on the responsibility of caring for his younger brother. However, his relationship with his stepfather worsened, and Jomo eventually left. It’s unclear whether he ran away or was forced out, but he ended up fending for himself and his brother.

Jomo walked for several days to his maternal grandfather’s home. His grandfather, Kungu Magana, was a renowned medicine man at the time, known for his predictions and herbal remedies. When Jomo and his brother arrived, soaked from the rain, Kungu immediately recognized them despite never having seen them before.

Kungu spoke prophetic words to young Jomo, declaring, "You are destined for greatness. Leadership is in your seed, and no one can take that away from you."

Over the years, Jomo worked closely with Kungu, learning from him and assisting in his practice. He would fetch herbs, organize visitors, and act as a gatekeeper for those seeking Kungu's services.

This prophecy stayed with Jomo, but he was not a forceful personality. Unlike other revolutionary leaders like Nelson Mandela or Dedan Kimathi, Jomo preferred a path of compromise. He believed in peaceful negotiations with the colonial government to secure independence for Kenya.

For much of his life, Jomo struggled to see the prophecy come true. By the time he was 50 and then 60, there was no sign of it materializing. Worse still, he was imprisoned by the colonial government for being associated with the Mau Mau rebellion.

In prison, Jomo must have doubted the prophecy, perhaps even cursing Kungu Magana for what seemed like false hope. However, history took an unexpected turn. During the fight for Kenya's presidency, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Tom Mboya were the main contenders. Jaramogi, feeling threatened by Mboya's brilliance and youth, declared in Parliament that Kenya could not have independence without the release of Jomo Kenyatta.

This statement sparked a series of events that led to Jomo's release and his eventual rise to power as Kenya's first Prime Minister, and later, its first President. Kungu Magana's prophecy had come true.

Fast-forward to 2002. Some individuals, such as Njenga Karume, were aware of the prophecy and believed Uhuru Kenyatta would one day become President. Despite his loss in the 2002 elections, Uhuru persevered. By 2013, he had fulfilled the prophecy by becoming Kenya's President.

To those who believe in the prophecy, it is said that no one can take away Uhuru Kenyatta's Leadership.