Kenyan musician Kevin Bahati has confirmed he will hold a face-to-face meeting this Friday with a woman who claims to be his biological mother. The announcement, made via Instagram on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, comes after weeks of viral social media speculation that has left the singer’s family in turmoil.
Key Details of the Controversy
The confusion began when a video surfaced on TikTok featuring a woman—identified in some reports as Judith Makokha—asking for Bahati’s forgiveness. She alleged that she did not abandon him out of malice, but rather out of a desperate lack of means to raise him at the time.
Bahati’s reaction has been a mix of shock and skepticism due to several conflicting factors:
- A Settled Past: Bahati has long maintained that his mother passed away over 25 years ago. He stated he personally attended her burial and has visited her grave.
- Ethnic Discrepancy: The singer pointed out a logical gap in the woman’s story, noting, “Mahali hii hesabu haiingiani ni yeye ni Mluya, mimi ni Mkamba” (Where the math doesn’t add up is that she is Luhya and I am Kamba).
- Frequent Contact: Despite his initial attempt to ignore the claims as a “publicity stunt,” Bahati revealed the woman has been relentlessly messaging his inbox for days.
Impact on the Family
The situation has reportedly taken a toll on the singer’s household. In late 2025, Bahati noted that his children were “confused and unsettled” by the reports, as they grew up knowing their grandmother had passed away decades ago.
”This woman has confused me more. I personally witnessed my mother’s grave… so what should I do?” Bahati shared with his followers.
What’s Next?
Bahati decided to reach out and get her number to hear her side directly, leading to the scheduled meeting on Friday, February 13. While many fans suspect “clout chasing,” others are calling for a DNA test to provide finality to the situation.
By GhaflaKenya