Kenyan Woman Raises Concerns After Finding Strange Objects Belonging to Househelp Under Her Bed

A Kenyan mother, identified as Carolyne, recently found herself worried and confused after discovering unusual items hidden under her househelp’s bed. The items were found while she was cleaning the room she shared with her househelp and baby, and their strange appearance left her hesitant to confront the staff member immediately. Instead, she quietly took photos of the objects and later shared them on Facebook seeking advice.

Carolyne described the discovery as including three distinct objects, one with a note attached. The first was a white substance resembling ugali, wrapped in transparent plastic and placed atop a black, leather-like rectangular item tied with white ribbons. Another item was a glue-like black substance with a note reading: “Kupika wiki tatu, asubuhi tu,” meaning “Use for cooking for three weeks, mornings only.”

The unusual nature of the items left Carolyne anxious and unsure about their purpose. She turned to social media for guidance, asking, “What could this be? Is it something to worry about? Kama ni dawa, why are they packaged like this?”

Responses from netizens were mixed. Some suggested the items could be traditional medicine or protective charms, while others advised caution, emphasizing family safety. One user noted that many herbal remedies are common in Kenyan households, often tied to cultural practices, while another shared that the black item might be for protection or linked to ancestral rituals.

The post quickly sparked debate online, highlighting the tension between cultural practices and household safety. Carolyne’s situation reflects the challenges homeowners face in balancing vigilance with respect for staff and their personal practices. It also underscores the curiosity and caution that unusual or unexplained items in the home can generate, prompting conversations about trust, safety, and cultural context.