Busia Woman Declares Herself Mary Reincarnated, Husband Claims He’s Joseph

A quiet village in Busia County has found itself at the center of heavenly headlines after a local woman boldly declared she is the reincarnation of Mary, the Mother of Jesus.

Judith Nafula, a former devout Catholic from Nangoma village in Matayos Constituency, says her divine promotion came after a powerful spiritual awakening. According to her, she was peacefully going about life until the Holy Spirit “knocked from the heavens.”

Speaking to reporters with the conviction of a seasoned prophetess, Nafula described the moment her life changed forever.

“Light ilitoka juu ikashuka chini na sauti ikatoka katikati ikasema mimi ni Kristo nimetumwa na Baba ninatafuta Mama Maria. Nikamjibu, mimi sijui Mama Maria akaniambia ni wewe, ni kitu ambayo ilikuwa imejificha na wakati umewadia uweze kujitambulisha.”

Loosely translated:
“A light came down from the sky and a voice said, ‘I am Christ, sent by the Father. I am looking for Mother Mary.’ I told Him I didn’t know her, and He replied, ‘You are the one. It was hidden, but now the time has come for you to reveal yourself.’”

After this divine revelation, Nafula said she was led by the Spirit to a nearby hill, where she spent two months in solitude, praying and communing daily with the Holy Spirit.

Her husband, John Wekulo, was not left out of the holy plot. Though initially shocked by his wife’s supposed spiritual calling, Wekulo later claimed he too had a vision, anointing him as Joseph, the biblical spouse of Mary.

However, while heaven may have welcomed her new identity, her church was less enthusiastic. Her claims of miraculous powers sparked controversy; the congregation accused her of losing her mind and promptly asked her to leave.

Yet some family members insist she’s the real deal. Her sister-in-law vouched for her, saying, “People who couldn’t conceive now have children. The sick are recovering. People are finally seeing her gift.”

News of the self-proclaimed Holy Mother has spread like wildfire, drawing curious crowds from surrounding areas. Locals now visit Nafula’s homestead—not just for the drama, but for prayers, miracles, and maybe a selfie with modern-day Mary.

Whether divinely chosen or dramatically delusional, Judith Nafula has certainly turned Nangoma village into a holy hotspot.

Article By Suzy Nyongesa.