Ndumba Wa Ndumba has
seen politicians fall over themselves to tap into power. The witch doctor
claims that none of his customers have ever lost.
He spoke to the Nairobian about his trade and its popularity with
desperate Kenyan politicians.
Who between MCAs,
Governors, Women Reps, MPs and Senators seek your services more?
For the last few months,
we have got more than 10 governors and more than 16 senators. MCAs are so many.
I can say they are more than 40.
Can witchcraft change the opinion polls
from pollsters Infotrack and Ipsos?
No. We cannot change results that have been fed into
computer systems or opinion polls but we can change the voters.
We only urge politicians
to come to us and seek our services early so that they will be on top of the
list all the time.
Has any politician
ever asked you to kill an opponent?
No. You know this a
service same as the ones delivered in churches by bishops, fathers, and Sheikh.
We decline such evil requests.
I can, however, refer
you to others who wouldn’t mind crossing that line.
How much do you
charge politicians for your services?
Our charges depend on
individual needs. What is it you want?
I am sorry it is against
our practice to say how much we charge if you are not a customer.
Has a presidential
candidate ever sought your services?
(Laughs). We have gone
to another level, higher level. This remains our secret.
How do you make
voters support your customer?
My medicines work
through my customers. If I have seen your star is for winning, then you will be
automatically voted in.
Why do most waganga
always ask for chicken, goats, and sheep?
It’s for making
offerings.
Do you offer any
sacrifices as you treat these politicians to win?
No. We do not offer any
sacrifices. We were not created to face hardships, but we do because of the
people we meet in life. The moment we treat you that is all.
How do you deal with
two opposing opponents seeking the same seat?
I will not divulge to
you information about other customers, even your rivals. I will, however, ask
you to seek help somewhere else.
If a politician
loses, do you refund the money… or kiendacho kwa mganga hakirudi?
Before we ask you
anything our powers can tell us where you belong. so, in case you want
something you cannot contain we will just let you know. And none of my
customers has ever lost.
Using your magic, can
you tell who will win the elections in 2017? Raila or Uhuru?
I cannot say it because
a doctor is for all and you never know who comes to you.
Where did you get
these powers?
I inherited my powers
from my grandfather. In Tanzania where I come from, am the only one with powers
in my family. It is my job.