Meet the Kenyan who looks remarkably like Mzee Jomo Kenyatta

At 63, Michael Ngige has become a familiar face in Kenya, not just for his work as a human rights activist, but also for his striking resemblance to Kenya’s founding President, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. His resemblance has often attracted attention, but Ngige’s life story goes far beyond his appearance. As a human rights activist, his work has frequently put him at odds with the police, bringing both challenges and memorable experiences along the way. In an exclusive conversation with Citizen Digital, Ngige opens up about his journey, his activism, his experiences with the authorities, and what it is like to live with a face that constantly reminds Kenyans of a defining figure in the country’s history.