- Michael Ngige, a man known for his striking resemblance to Jomo Kenyatta, sparked mixed reactions after returning home following a 14-year stay in the United States
- The family man had often expressed his desire to return to Kenya, though not under the difficult circumstances that ultimately forced him back
- Upon his return, he found himself in court after being arrested among protesters demonstrating against high fuel prices
Some people believe in reincarnation, the idea that after death, a person is reborn in another body or form.
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Many Kenyans humorously referenced this theory after spotting a man who closely resembles the country’s founding president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, in Nairobi county.
Michael Ngige, who bears an uncanny likeness to the late Jomo, was among those arraigned following the fuel price protests.
His return was both bitter and anticlimactic, having lived in the United States for over a decade.
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“Michael Ngige, a Kenyan man widely recognised for his striking resemblance to Jomo Kenyatta, has made a dramatic return home after a difficult chapter in the United States. Born at Pumwani Maternity Hospital and raised in Nairobi’s Jericho estate, Ngige first captured public attention while living in Seattle, where his uncanny likeness to Kenya’s founding president quickly went viral both online and within the local community,” read a post by Wanjohi Gee Wa America.
Ngige relocated abroad in 2012, citing political instability in Kenya, and initially worked as a food delivery driver.
Like many, he had hoped for better opportunities overseas, but things did not go as planned.
“At one point, Ngige was being sheltered by a church in Seattle before tragedy struck, a fire destroyed the place of worship, leaving him on the brink of homelessness. Faced with mounting hardship, Ngige made the difficult decision to return to Nairobi, where he also has two children,” the post continued.
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Despite the hardships abroad, Ngige remained determined to return home, often expressing the belief that “east or west, home is best.”
His return, however, came sooner than expected following a fire incident, forcing him back under unplanned circumstances.
“Even during his struggles, he remained vocal about his desire to return and contribute to Kenya’s progress, often positioning himself as a voice for ordinary citizens. Now back in the country, Ngige has stepped into the spotlight and was recently pictured among protesters in Nairobi’s CBD demonstrating against high fuel prices,” the post concluded.
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His appearance during the protests on Tuesday, April 21, sparked mixed reactions among social media users, who shared varied opinions in the comment section.
Tom Olang’:
“Like Barack Obama, he should trace his roots. Who knows, he might get lucky.”
Benson Mburu:
“I can’t imagine struggling in a foreign land. Let me struggle here, at least we are many.”
Abdishakur Othowai:
“Don’t harm the man. These powerful families don’t need competition.”
Eliud Njoroge:
“If I were Uhuru Kenyatta, I would invite him for a conversation.”
Reuben Kishoyian:
“People leave their countries due to poor governance. We thank him for advocating for better leadership so future generations can thrive.”
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Why are Kenya’s fuel prices high?
In another story, President William Ruto defended Kenya’s high fuel prices amid public uproar.
He attributed the costs to road maintenance levies and the country’s higher infrastructure standards.
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A section of Kenyans had questioned why fuel prices in neighboring countries such as Tanzania and Uganda were lower than those in Kenya.
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