Episode 2: Shemeji Wa Shetani – The Househelp, The In-Law, and The Man of God | BY JOHN MSAFIRI 


(Previously...)

In a world where mtu ni mtu and "thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's sister-in-law" is just a suggestion, the lines between holy matrimony and hole-y mischief are as blurred as WhatsApp statuses at midnight.


We met Baba Tugo, a church elder and self-declared man of integrity, who’s been moonlighting as a househelp evangelist and shemeji whisperer. A conversation on a matatu from Eastlands suburbs revealed the shocking tale—two grown men laughing off their escapades with house girls and sister-in-laws, as casually as discussing football.


One man even defended his actions biblically, quoting King Solomon: "Did he not have 700 wives and 300 concubines? Na bado alikuwa mwanaume wa mungu!"


We were left asking: is marriage still sacred ama ni kama Nairobi matatu – unashukia popote ukihisi danger?


 Episode 2: Housegirl wa Roho Mtakatifu vs Wifey wa Corporate 


Enter scene:

Karen Estate, Saturday morning. The aroma of sausages za Farmer's Choice dancing in the air, and the Bluetooth speaker screaming "Yesu ni Bwanaaaa!" while playing inappropriately loud Kikuyu Gigoco gospel remixes.


Meet the cast:


 Becky wa Kiserian  – the born-again housegirl who starts every chore with, “Let’s invite the Holy Spirit.” She's been fasting for 21 days, has anointing oil in her apron, and refers to the bedroom as “the altar of rest.”


Truphie Wanjiru – the wife. Corporate queen. Works at an international NGO. Speaks fluent PowerPoint, wears blazers with shoulder pads, and only comes home to sleep, Zoom, or ask why the fridge smells like fish.


Baba Tugo – the husband. Looks saved on Sunday, lives like Solomon on Tuesday. Drives a Subaru with a "God First" bumper sticker and a secret Telegram account.


On this day, the battle lines are drawn.


Becky, humming "Nitaingia lango zake na shukrani..." prepares a special breakfast. Wifey, from her upstairs Zoom call, sniffs the air. “Is that cinnamon I smell? Hmm. That girl is trying too hard.”

Later that evening...

Becky is summoned by Baba Tugo to "pray for him before he sleeps."


“Niwekee worship ya Don Moen,” he whispers.


Truphie walks in.


"What's going on here?"


"Prayer," says Baba Tugo. "Tulikuwa kwa maombi ya kulala."


Becky, not missing a beat, raises her hands. "Holy Spirit, take over..."


Truphie ain’t buying it. But she’s too tired from budgeting meetings to start kubembeleza roho ya uzinzi. She retires upstairs, but makes a mental note to install nanny-cam disguised as a teddy bear.


Meanwhile...


Becky updates her prayer journal: “Day 12: Baba Tugo still resisting temptation. Glory to God. But I feel the spirit is willing...and the flesh is also willing.”


To be continued...


Will Truphie discover the altar is also a battlefield? Is Becky really Housegirl wa Roho Mtakatifu or Nabii wa bedroom deliverance? Will Baba Tugi finally meet his match?


Next episode: "Shemeji Ametoka Ushago – And She’s Bringing Fire"




JOHN MSAFIRI     

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