Minister Martha recalls about being expelled from church due to an incident involving "Rikiki." Reflecting on the day the viral clip was recorded, she clarified that the words "No Rikiki, no Rikiki..." she uttered on stage were not intended to mock the Holy Spirit but rather spontaneously emerged from her. She further elucidated that it symbolized the heavens' silence.

The video triggered numerous reactions from the public and thrust her into the spotlight. Subsequently, she received an invitation for an interview to address the matter. However, the minister who had initially invited her to the location where the clip was recorded advised her to decline the interview.

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Martha believed it was inappropriate to decline the interview, so she proceeded with it. During the interview, she refrained from mentioning any names but effectively cleared the air and elaborated on the intended meaning behind her words.

After the interview, Martha experienced numerous opportunities opening up for her. However, it was also following the interview that she discovered videos circulating of her fellow minister stating that he no longer wished to collaborate with her and did not want her in his church.


This revelation deeply saddened Martha, but she resolved not to cease serving God despite the challenges she encountered.

Martha Mugure, a minister and a mother, gained fame due to the "no rikiki" comment in a widely circulated video clip, recounts the ordeal of how that comment led to her being expelled from church.

Martha was born in  Kikuyu, Gikambura area as the eldest among her three siblings. Their family later relocated to Lioki in Githunguri, where she completed her primary education. Subsequently, she joined her mother, who was working in Tigoni Limuru, for her high school studies.

Following her high school graduation, Martha secured a job as a waitress in a hotel in Nakuru. It was there that she met her late husband, and they swiftly tied the knot. Their union was blessed with four children: three boys and a girl.

However, tragedy struck when her husband succumbed to leukemia, leaving Martha to care for their four children alone. She admits that this period was incredibly challenging, as she battled depression, but she eventually overcame it.

Following her husband's passing, Martha decided to pursue her childhood dream of becoming an actress. She appeared on shows like "Njoro wa Uber" and "Auntie Boss," among others. It was during this time that she also received her calling into ministry.

Martha shares that she has ministered in various places, facing numerous challenges, especially as a single mother. However, she credits prayer for helping her overcome these obstacles.