Lucy Natasha’s mother remembers life in the slums of Mathare

Pastor Esther Wanjiru Mugambi, mother to Reverend Lucy Natasha, has shared an emotional reflection on her early years in Mathare, looking back on the challenges she faced while raising her children.

The pastor accompanied her message with a throwback photograph from that period, showing her holding her secondborn daughter, Shiphrah, while her firstborn, Lucy Natasha, stood beside her.

For Wanjiru, the photo represented more than a memory — it was a reminder of a season marked by hardship, uncertainty, prayer, and perseverance.

“This photo was taken in Mathare. The little girl standing beside me is my firstborn, Natasha. The baby in my arms is my secondborn, Shiphrah,” she wrote.

“Looking at this picture, I remember the struggles, the tears, the uncertainty, and the prayers. We did not come from wealth or privilege. There were days when all we had was faith in God and the determination to keep moving forward.”

From Struggle to Influence

Wanjiru noted that many people today see the blessings, opportunities, and impact her family has achieved but may not know the difficult beginnings that shaped their journey.

She encouraged people not to allow their current circumstances to define their future, stressing that where someone starts in life does not determine where they will eventually end up.

“Today, when people see the blessings, the influence, the doors God has opened, and the lives being touched, they may not know where the journey began,” she added.

“This is your reminder that your current address is not your final destination. Your background does not have the power to cancel your destiny.”

The pastor described her story as a testimony of resilience and faith, saying that difficult beginnings do not prevent someone from achieving greatness.

“God can take a child from the slums and make them a voice to nations,” Wanjiru said.

“Never be ashamed of where you started. Be grateful that God did not leave you there. Where you came from does not determine where you will go.”

Her reflection has resonated with many who view her journey as an example of perseverance, faith, and the power of transformation.