Butita advises Ruth K to “keep some soil from Mulamwah’s home in her house”
Content creator Ruth K recently endured every parent’s worst fear after her young son, whom she shares with comedian Mulamwah, went through nearly eight days of unexplained distress marked by constant crying.
The ordeal began toward the end of 2025 and stretched into the first week of 2026. Ruth described the period as the most difficult chapter of her life, saying it was heartbreaking to watch her child stop eating properly and struggle to sleep.
A Medical Puzzle
In search of answers, Ruth took her son to several leading hospitals in Nairobi. Despite multiple examinations, doctors were unable to identify any physical illness or medical explanation for the baby’s prolonged discomfort.
As concern grew, the situation sparked widespread discussion online. While some followers suggested spiritual intervention, others pointed to the child’s Luhya background, with a number of commenters noting that matters involving Luhya children are often regarded as culturally complex.
The Call of the Bloodline
Comedian Eddie Butita weighed in from a traditional perspective, speaking as a “Luya elder.” He explained that within Luhya culture, lineage and ancestry are deeply significant, particularly when it comes to male children.
According to Butita, ancestors occasionally seek reassurance that their bloodline is secure and present. He likened the family structure to a kingdom, where the father represents the king and the son is seen as the heir responsible for carrying on the lineage.
In this view, ancestral unrest may arise if the child is perceived to be away from the family’s ancestral land, potentially manifesting in distress until that connection is restored.
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The Significance of the Soil
As a traditional remedy, Butita advised that when the child is living away from his father’s home, the mother should keep a small amount of soil from Mulamwah’s ancestral land in the house.
He explained that the soil symbolises a tangible link to the bloodline and can be used to calm the child by gently touching them with it or adding a small amount to their bathwater. The ritual is believed to signal to the ancestors that the lineage remains intact.
A Kitale Reunion
Amid growing pressure and cultural guidance, Ruth eventually travelled with the child to Mulamwah’s home in Kitale. According to the family, the change was immediate.
Mulamwah later shared a video showing himself bonding with the boy, who appeared calm and at ease. He reassured fans that his son was now doing well after the eight-day ordeal.
“God is great, the boy is home, ashafika… alikuwa amenimiss tu,” Mulamwah said.
The episode has since sparked broader conversations about parenting, highlighting the intersection between modern medicine and cultural traditions. While doctors found no medical cause, the family ultimately found comfort and resolution through reconnecting with their roots.
