Kenyan actress and media personality Jackie Matubia has declared that 2026 will be a year of faith, prayer, and spiritual focus. On Thursday, January 1, 2026, she shared on her Instagram Story that she is choosing a prayer board instead of a traditional vision board. According to Matubia, this choice allows her to put her dreams and plans directly into God’s hands, covering them in prayer rather than merely visualizing them.
“This year, I’m choosing a prayer board over just a vision board. Vision boards show what I want, but prayer boards place those desires in God’s hands. Because without prayer, a vision is just a picture, but with prayer, it becomes purpose. I’m not just manifesting… I’m seeking God, trusting Him, and surrendering the outcome. 4 Every plan, every dream, every hope covered in prayer,” she wrote.
This announcement follows a personal testimony Matubia shared on December 31, 2025, where she revealed that she was born again in Christ and redeemed by God’s grace. She described her life as a testimony of faith, emphasizing that she walks by faith and stands as an example of what God can do.
“Hey My name is Jackie Matubia, and above I am born again in Christ Jesus, redeemed by his grace, walk by faith, and I stand here today because I am a living testimony of what the lord can do!’ Matubia revealed.
How is Jackie Matubia putting faith at the center of 2026?
Matubia’s focus on a prayer board reflects her intention to make faith the foundation of her plans for the new year. Unlike vision boards, which are often visual reminders of goals, prayer boards are a spiritual practice that combines intention with trust in God’s guidance. For Matubia, this shift is about more than planning, it is about surrendering outcomes, seeking divine wisdom, and anchoring every hope, dream, and plan in prayer.
Her decision also comes after a challenging period in her life, including the loss of her stepfather in 2024. Through these experiences, she emphasizes the importance of resilience and reliance on faith as a guiding force. By sharing her journey publicly, she encourages others to place their hopes in prayer rather than only in visualization.
What does Jackie Matubia’s faith journey reveal about her life and career?
Jackie Matubia was born on September 15, 1990, and rose to fame through her acting roles as Jolene in Tahidi High and Nana in the series Zora. Beyond acting, she has built a career as a TV host, digital content creator, and entrepreneur. Despite her professional achievements, Matubia highlights that her faith and spiritual growth remain central to her personal life.
She is also a mother of two daughters. Her first child, Zari Wanjiku, was born during her marriage to pilot Kennedy Njogu, which ended in 2019. She later had her second daughter, Zendaya, with actor Blessing Lung’aho. Matubia has spoken openly about balancing motherhood, career, and personal faith, showing how prayer and spiritual guidance shape her daily life and decisions.
For 2026, Jackie Matubia’s decision to use a prayer board over a vision board reflects a deeper commitment to faith, purpose, and trust in God’s timing. Her journey demonstrates how personal growth and spirituality can guide professional and personal goals, inspiring her followers to consider how prayer and intention can bring meaning to every plan, hope, and dream.
By Risper Akinyi
