Baba Talisha recently faced an unexpected and unsettling revelation while applying for a passport for his daughter, Talisha. The Kenyan influencer and father of two discovered that her birth certificate was not valid—a surprise considering he believed he had acquired the genuine document at the hospital on the day of her birth.
The incident came to light when his passport application was rejected due to the discovery that the certificate was fake. Sharing his frustration online, Baba Talisha posted a photo of the document, expressing disbelief over how it could be fraudulent when he had followed what he believed were the correct procedures.
What raised eyebrows among his followers and other Kenyans online was how such a critical document could be deemed invalid despite being issued directly from the hospital. Upon closer inspection, some netizens noted that certain parts of the certificate had been manually altered with an ink pen, which likely voided its legitimacy in the eyes of the authorities.
The timing also sparked suspicion. Observers pointed out that it’s highly unusual for a birth certificate to be issued on the same day a child is born. In Kenya, new parents typically receive a birth notification from the hospital, and the official birth certificate is only issued later upon registration at the civil registry. In Talisha’s case, having a certificate dated the same day as her birth raised doubts about the document’s authenticity.
Social media reactions varied, with many offering advice, criticism, and shared experiences. One commenter suggested that the presence of handwritten corrections indicated tampering, while another questioned whether the certificate had been officially processed at a government office. Some recounted similar experiences of being misled by intermediaries or unknowingly using altered documents for years.
In response to the ordeal, Baba Talisha encouraged fellow parents to apply for their children’s birth certificates as early as possible. He emphasized that doing so would help them detect any issues in time and avoid complications later, especially when applying for official documents like passports.
The revelation caused concern among many parents who began to wonder whether their children’s documents were also at risk of being invalid. It highlighted the need for stricter oversight and transparency in document issuance processes.
Beyond the birth certificate issue, Baba Talisha also opened up about personal aspects of his life. He revealed that he had yet to pay dowry for his current partner, Miss Wanjey. This decision, he said, was influenced by a promise he made to his late wife, Milka, who tragically passed away in a car accident while they were traveling home.
The crash left both him and his daughter with physical injuries and marked a significant turning point in their lives. Despite facing criticism online regarding his dowry decision, he stood firm, stating that people may not fully understand the depth of his journey or the emotional weight of the choices he’s had to make.
As the situation unfolds, it remains a wake-up call to many on the importance of verifying official documents and avoiding shortcuts when it comes to civil registrations.
