Despite their unpopularity, Kenya has various mysterious buildings and Places that are believed to be haunted by evil spirits.
Kenya is a land of natural beauty, unique cultures, and fascinating history; nevertheless, many people think that some of these destinations are inhabited by bad spirits.
Many haunted locations in Kenya are supposed to be possessed by malevolent spirits, ranging from scary caves to abandoned structures.
Jambo Daily investigates some of Kenya’s most haunted locations and the terrifying stories that have made them famous in this article.
Mysterious Buildings and Places ‘Haunted’ By Evil Spirits in Kenya
1. Menengai Cave
Menengai Cave is also known as ‘Kirima kia ngoma’ which means the place of devils in Kikuyu. It is located within the Menengai Crerter area in Nakuru County.
Despite the stunning beauty that it boasts, the destination has a dark and wild side tied to it that has had locals believe that it’s the work of evil spirits.
While some people have died while others disappeared and are never to be seen again, some have lost their way in the cave and are unable to explain how they lost their way.
There are also claims that people see a devil riding a motorcycle while others have spotted a flying umbrella that appears when it rains.
It is alleged that the destination was a fighting battle for Maasais from Laikipia and Ilpurko, with locals claiming that spirits of warriors who were thrown into the caldera haunt the place to date.
2. Pillar of Mbaraki
The Pillar of Mbaraki is the second oldest monument after Fort Jesus. Located in Mombasa County, it is one of the Mysterious Buildings and Places ‘Haunted’ By Evil Spirits in Kenya.
It remains unclear what purpose it served in the ancient world although historians believe it served as a lighthouse.
On the other hand, it is said that there is an Arab spirit that resides within its walls, and it possesses powerful magical healing abilities.
It is also claimed that women with fertility issues perform rituals at the bottom of the pillar in the hope of bearing children.
3. Lake Simbi Nyaima
Simbi Nyaima means the sunken village in Dholuo. It is located in Homa Bay County near Lake Victoria and a few Kilometres from Kendu Bay Township.
Also dubbed the healing lake, it is alleged that there was a village called Simbi which was right on the shore of the lake.
The land was fertile but the wealth brought greed and rivalry resulting in gluttony and arrogance in the village.
At some point, a malnourished woman was wandering from one hut to another asking for food but the villagers refused to help her.
After a while, a curse fell on the village in the form of a storm that plunged the whole village into the lake and subsequently drove away other tribes.
4. Ruiru house
The haunted house in Ruiru, Kiambu County has reportedly been vacant for over 30 years.
According to The Standard, tenants who have previously tried to rent the house have been forced out after being attacked by alleged evil spirits.
“The building has been vacant for more than 30 years and unconfirmed reports indicate that there are dark forces inside it. I usually pass there and have never seen anyone,” the area chief George Mwaura said.
Further, locals who moved near the house told tales of stones being thrown at them by people they couldn’t see.
5. The Lost City of Gedi
The Lost City of Gedi is found in the depths of the great Arabuko Sokoke forest. It lies between the coastal towns of Kilifi and Malindi, 68 miles north of Mombasa City.
It is claimed that it was a thriving city with over 2,500 people but one day everyone just packed and left.
The Arabuko Sokoke forest has now overgrown and consumed the little city which is reportedly infested with evil spirits.
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