Why "Mathe Wa Ngara" Is Trending, Meaning & Story

The word “Mathe wa Ngara” started trending in Kenya after a story about narcotics was highlighted by the media. The story revolved around a woman named “Mathe wa Ngara,” who is said to be involved in the narcotics business.

Mathe wa Ngara meaning?

According to reports, Mathe wa Ngara refers to a lady who is claimed to be the mastermind behind the drugs nabbed at Ngara in Nairobi. The word “mathe” is used in sheng to mean a mother or mom. While “Ngara” is a popular commercial and residential suburb of Nairobi. Located within the larger Starehe Sub-county.

So we can say “Mathe wa Ngara” is just a nickname for a person. Just as one would

Who is Mathe wa Ngara?

Mathe wa Ngara is a nickname given to Nancy Kigunzu, a woman who is suspected to be behind the narcotic business in Ngara as highlighted by the media.

Mathe wa Ngara Story

It all started when the Kenyan DCI announced that they had nabbed narcotic drugs and millions of cash. The DCI also arrested a woman who was said to be “Mathe wa Ngara”, after investigations, they found out that the woman they had arrested was not the real Mathe wa Ngara.

On Monday 21 August 2023, major Kenyan news websites reported that the real “Mathe wa Ngara” had been arrested. Check the screenshot below.