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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, February 18, 2026Bahati Undergoes DNA Test After Woman Claims Maternity - February 2026
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Bahati Undergoes DNA Test After Woman Claims Maternity - February 2026

Kenyan musician Kevin Bahati, known for his "orphan to superstar" narrative, has undergone a DNA test. The test is to confirm if Judith Makokha is his biological mother following her viral claim of abandoning him years ago due to financial hardship. This challenge to his identity has sparked significant public and online debate. Concurrently, Diana Marua made a social media comeback on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, after weeks of a complete social media blackout and rumors of separation from Bahati. She cleared her entire Instagram history and shared a vulnerable message about self-preservation and starting over, signaling a new chapter.

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Bahati demands DNA test for woman claiming to be his mother

Bahati demands DNA test for woman claiming to be his mother

Kenyan musician Bahati is awaiting DNA test results to confirm if Judith Makokha is his biological mother, following her viral claim of abandoning him years ago due to financial hardship. This development has sparked widespread debate across social media.

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Kenyan musician Bahati is awaiting DNA test results to confirm if Judith Makokha is his biological mother, following her viral claim of abandoning him years ago due to financial hardship. This development has sparked widespread debate across social media.

  • Judith Makokha publicly pleaded for forgiveness in a viral video in late 2025, alleging she left her baby in a children's home.
  • Bahati, who grew up orphaned and later became a prominent gospel artist, agreed to a DNA test despite inconsistencies in Judith's story and his belief that his biological mother was deceased.
  • The DNA test results are expected within 14 days from a credible medical facility.
Wednesday 9:39 AMGhafla! (Entertainment)

Bahati Undergoes DNA Test With Woman Claiming To Be His Biological Mother

Bahati Undergoes DNA Test With Woman Claiming To Be His Biological Mother

Kenyan celebrity Kevin Bahati, known for his "orphan to superstar" narrative, recently underwent a DNA test after a woman publicly claimed to be his long-lost biological mother. This challenge to his identity has sparked significant public and online debate.

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Kenyan celebrity Kevin Bahati, known for his "orphan to superstar" narrative, recently underwent a DNA test after a woman publicly claimed to be his long-lost biological mother. This challenge to his identity has sparked significant public and online debate.

  • Bahati grew up in the ABC Orphanage in Mathare, having believed his mother, Lucia Mueni, died when he was young.
  • The DNA test results are expected in 14 days, determining the biological relationship between Bahati and the claimant.
  • The incident highlights the pressures of fame, with critics suggesting it might be a "clout-chasing" stunt, while underscoring modern science's role in public disputes.
Wednesday 9:45 AMGhafla! (Entertainment)

Diana Marua Makes Social Media Comeback After Weeks Of Separation Rumours With Bahati

Diana Marua Makes Social Media Comeback After Weeks Of Separation Rumours With Bahati

Diana Marua has made a highly anticipated social media comeback on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, after weeks of a complete social media blackout and rumors of separation from Bahati. She cleared her entire Instagram history and shared a vulnerable message about self-preservation and starting over, signaling a new chapter.

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Key Highlights

Diana Marua has made a highly anticipated social media comeback on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, after weeks of a complete social media blackout and rumors of separation from Bahati. She cleared her entire Instagram history and shared a vulnerable message about self-preservation and starting over, signaling a new chapter.

  • Diana Marua returned to Instagram after deleting all previous posts, explaining the “difficult decision” as a need for silence to hear herself and a “reset” period.
  • Her comeback post included her signature greeting “What’s Up Everybaaaaaddyyyy! I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss y’all… FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK!” and a personal reflection on needing to “Pause to Survive.”
  • She credited God’s Grace for her resilience and ended her comeback message with a scriptural affirmation from Psalm 46:5: “God is within her, she can Never Fail. This Season is Mine.”
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