For many parents in Kenya, seeing their children struggle in school is painful and confusing. Janet, a mother of three from Nakuru, went through this for years. Her children were intelligent and hardworking, but no matter how much effort they put into their studies, their results remained poor. Teachers complained that they were forgetful, easily distracted, and lacked confidence during exams. At home, Janet tried everything—private tuition, changing schools, strict study timetables, and constant encouragement—but nothing worked.
What hurt Janet most was that her children were trying. They studied late into the night, yet during exams, they would forget everything. Sometimes they even fell sick during examination periods. Each term ended with disappointment, tears, and frustration. Janet began to notice a strange pattern: whenever exams approached, confusion, fear, and bad dreams increased in her home. Deep inside, she felt the problem was more than normal academic weakness. After years of struggle, Janet shared her situation with an elderly relative who listened carefully and told her something she had never considered. The relative explained that some children are affected by learning blockages, bad luck, or negative spiritual influence that affects concentration, memory, and confidence. Continue reading…
