James Nduati, a former owner of matatus and buses, has chosen to reveal the clandestine methods he once employed to amass wealth in the transportation industry and the severe repercussions he faced.
During an interview with Kamhunjia, Nduati disclosed his humble origins in Murang’a County and his academic struggles, prompting his migration to Nairobi City in pursuit of better opportunities.
In Nairobi, he embarked on a journey of hustling, gradually progressing from the bodaboda business to the matatu industry. Unfortunately, his attempts to launch successful matatu ventures were consistently met with failure, resulting in significant financial losses.
Determined to turn his fortunes around, Nduati sought advice from a successful friend within the industry. Unbeknownst to him, this friend introduced him to esoteric practices. Guided by this acquaintance, Nduati visited a mysterious figure known as the Pastor, who resided in the bush and bore a striking resemblance to a witch doctor.
The Pastor, after instructing Nduati to bring his wife’s dress, conducted a successful ritual that seemingly revitalized Nduati’s business. Profits soared for about three months, but complications soon arose. Distressed by his wife’s illness, Nduati returned to the Pastor, who assured him of her recovery. True to the Pastor’s words, Nduati’s wife recuperated.
However, the business faced recurring challenges, prompting Nduati to seek the Pastor’s guidance once more. This time, the Pastor demanded all the logbooks for Nduati’s matatus and buses. The ritual performed by the Pastor temporarily restored normalcy, leading to a resurgence in profits.
Nevertheless, this newfound success came at a steep price. Nduati’s matatus, particularly those operating on Thika Road and those traveling to western Kenya, became involved in a series of accidents. Shockingly, the insurance company reimbursed him for these accidents, creating a troubling pattern.
In 2015 to 2019, nearly six of Nduati’s matatus were involved in accidents each month, resulting in approximately four fatalities. Frustrated by the ongoing tragedies, Nduati decided to call it quits in 2019, putting an end to his matatu business.
Attempting to break free from the dark forces, Nduati faced mockery from the Pastor, who warned of dire consequences. Sadly, in 2020, Nduati’s wife succumbed to illness, revealing to their children and family the sacrifices made by her husband.
Overwhelmed by grief and regret, Nduati confronted the Pastor, who callously insisted that wealth comes with a price. The pastor foretold more misfortune for Nduati, and indeed, his life unraveled. His family abandoned him, financial ruin ensued, and he was left with only a house and a struggling car yard along Kiambu road.
Living in solitude, Nduati abandoned altars and now faces a desolate, regret-filled existence. His once-successful children, now thriving in Canada, have disowned him, and Nduati awaits his inevitable demise, remorseful for the choices that led to his downfall.
