Bahati Promises To Help His Alleged Mother Find His Long Lost Son After DNA Results

The weeks-long mystery surrounding musician Kelvin Bahati’s parentage has finally reached a definitive end. Maternal DNA results released this week have confirmed that Judith Makokha, the woman who stepped forward claiming to be the singer’s biological mother, is not related to him.

The test, which compared genetic markers between the two, was commissioned after an emotional public meeting that sparked a national conversation. Makokha had long believed that the child she left at Mama Ngina Children’s Home years ago—due to extreme financial hardship—was the man who grew up to be the famous artist, especially since her son shared the same name.

A Bittersweet Clarity

For Makokha, the results have brought a painful end to her search but also a sense of relief from the immense societal pressure she has faced since the story went viral.

“I had prepared myself for any outcome,” she stated following the revelation. “Since the public found out about this, life has never been the same. I hope that with these results, the dust will finally settle.”

For Bahati, the process was equally taxing. The singer, who has built a life and career on his identity as an orphan, noted that while the claims were difficult to process, they also forced him to revisit the few memories he has of his late mother before she passed away.

The Search Continues

Despite the negative result, the story has taken a compassionate turn. Showing a philanthropic side that mirrors his “Sisi Kwa Sisi” peers, Bahati has pledged to stand by Makokha in her quest for the truth. Bahati has committed to helping the woman follow up with the administrative records at the children’s home. The focus has now shifted from the celebrity’s lineage to finding out what actually happened to the child Makokha left behind years ago.

While the DNA test has cleared the speculation surrounding Bahati’s roots, it has opened a new chapter for Judith Makokha—one where she continues her search for her real child, this time with a powerful ally by her side.