Butita Explains Why Ruth K Needs to Keep Soil from Mulamwah’s Home in Her House

Content creator Ruth K recently faced every parent’s worst nightmare. Her young son, whom she shares with comedian Mulamwah, endured a period of constant crying that lasted nearly eight days.

The distress started at the end of 2025 and continued into the first week of 2026.

Ruth K described this time as the toughest season of her life. She was left heartbroken as she watched her child stop eating and sleeping properly.

A Medical Mystery

In her search for answers, Ruth K visited some of the best hospitals in Nairobi. However, medical professionals were unable to find any physical illness or medical cause for the infant’s persistent distress.

The situation quickly gained attention online. While some fans suggested spiritual intervention, a significant number of followers pointed toward the child's Luhya heritage.

One specific comment suggests that matters concerning Luhya children are "complex.”

The Call of the Bloodline

Comedian Eddie Butita, speaking as a "Luya elder," provided a detailed traditional perspective on the crisis. He explained that in Luhya culture, the "bloodline" is a serious matter that significantly affects male children.

"The ancestors, once in a while, usually need assurance that their bloodline is present... that whoever was tasked to continue the bloodline is around,” he said.

Butita noted that male children are viewed as the continuation of the family lineage. He used the analogy of a kingdom to explain the situation. In this view, if the father is the "king," then the son is the "heir to the throne."

According to Butita, ancestors may become unsettled if they feel the heir is outside of their ancestral "kingdom" or home. This unrest can cause the child to suffer or cry until they step onto their father’s land.

The Significance of the Soil

Butita offered a specific traditional solution for Ruth K to use while living away from the father's home. He suggested that she should keep a small amount of soil from Mulamwah’s ancestral home in her house.

This soil serves as a physical connection to the bloodline. Butita explained that if the baby becomes distressed, the mother can touch the child with the soil or add a little to their bathwater.

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This ritual acts as a signal to the ancestors that the "king" is still present and has not disappeared.

“Ruth K anafaa kuwa na kamchanga pale kwa nyumba kutoka kwa kina kijana. Ngori ikitokea saa ingine anagusisha mtoto mchanga ama anairusha kwa maji kidogo anamuogesha. So that the bloodline can know that the king is present and has not disappeared.”

A Kitale Reunion

Following the mounting pressure and traditional advice, Ruth K took the child to Mulamwah’s home in Kitale. The impact appeared to be immediate.

Mulamwah later shared a video of himself spending time with the boy, who appeared calm and relieved. The comedian assured fans that the child was doing well after the eight-day ordeal.

"God is great, the boy is home, ashafika... alikua amenimiss tu." — Mulamwah.

The incident has sparked wider conversations about the balance between modern medicine and cultural traditions in parenting. While doctors found no illness, the family ultimately found peace by returning to their roots.