Martha Hinga: Kenyans Amused to Learn Alleged Imposter Behind Viral Page Is Man
- Kenyans were shocked to learn the Martha Hinga Official page was allegedly run by a man, not a woman
- Police arrested Benard Maina Kiama in Molo, accusing him of impersonation and misinformation
- Images showed him smiling during arrest, as the real Martha Hinga distanced herself, saying Kiama was an imposter
Kenyans are puzzled after learning about the identity of the person allegedly behind the Martha Hinga Official page.
Source: Facebook
The page has been behind numerous explosive claims against celebrities, prominent preachers, and even politicians.
Given the name, many people assumed that a woman was behind the page, but things are not as they seem.
Who runs Martha Hinga Official page?
According to police, Benard Maina Kiama is the person behind the Martha Hinga Official Facebook page.
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He was arrested in Molo and arraigned at the Molo Law Courts, facing multiple charges, including providing false information to a public officer.
Kiama is accused of operating several pseudo social media accounts used to impersonate individuals and disseminate misleading content.
The court directed that the matter be mentioned again on Thursday, August 14.
Muted shots of Kiama’s arrest depicted him pleasantly smiling at the camera.
Martha Mwihaki Hinga, who accused Kiama of being an imposter, noted that she is a different entity.
“My imposter has been a fuss since around 2023, I even brought this to your attention. I am glad that this is now a bygone in its excess. Everyone is happy, and life moves on happily thereafter,” she wrote.
She shared a screenshot from a 2023 post she made asking Kenyans for help flagging the page Kiama ran.
Martha accused him of extorting unsuspecting Kenyans, including upcoming musicians.
"I want to denounce the activities behind this account and its philosophy. He is a fake dummy. Report the account and unfollow," she wrote.
Interestingly, while Martha's account has 205,000 followers, Kiama's alleged page has over 182,000 followers.
The bio reads:
“Martha Mwihaki Hinga is a fearless political blogger, private investigator, and human rights defender who believes in social justice.”
What did Kenyans say about Martha Hinga impersonator arrest?
Kenyans reacted to news of Kiama’s arrest by writing:
Martoh Muriithi:
“I don’t understand these charges.”
Esther Gitau:
“How does he get insider celebrity information?”
Anna Blessed Wa Steve:
“And he's smiling?”
Irunguh Giorgio:
“Looks like my classmate back in primary school.”
Hottensia Ndimu:
“Why is he smiling?”
Mams Stephanie:
“Born in 1990? Hehe.”
Kez Melba:
“Is he a comedian or just a smiling machine?”
Jsta Kri:
“Weuhh, been thinking it's a woman.”
Did Rigathi Gachagua meet lookalike?
Source: Twitter
In other news, a photo of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua with his alleged lookalike caused a buzz online.
The two men were pictured shaking hands; both dressed in bold blazers that matched Gachagua's known style.
Their striking resemblance amused many Kenyans, leading to playful confusion about who was who.
Social media was flooded with jokes and comparisons, with some claiming the lookalike resembled Gachagua even more than the real one.
The viral moment started a light-hearted debate across platforms.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
