A bizarre incident in Mombasa, Kenya, has left locals and social media users stunned after a teenage boy who confessed to stealing livestock suddenly lost his ability to speak—communicating only through goat bleats and chicken clucks.
The boy, identified as Baraka Joseph, was taken into custody by police officers at the Majengo Police Post after concerned residents spotted him behaving unusually in the Majengo Sokoni area.
At the time of his arrest, Baraka was unable to speak, relying instead on written notes to communicate. In one such message, he reportedly admitted to stealing two goats and two chickens from a local resident believed to be of Kamba origin. He also stated he had sold the animals for a total of KSh 4,000.
Investigations revealed that Baraka had recently traveled by bus from Nairobi to Mombasa on June 4, 2025. During the entire trip, witnesses claimed he spoke normally. However, upon arriving in Mombasa, his speech mysteriously disappeared, replaced by uncanny animal sounds—specifically, those of the very animals he had stolen.
The case has gone viral after a video showing his odd behavior surfaced on TikTok, sparking debates and jokes online. While some believe this could be a case of supernatural punishment or spiritual intervention, others are skeptical and suspect it may be a well-crafted act.
As of now, authorities have not provided medical or psychological explanations for the sudden condition, and it’s unclear whether Baraka is receiving any form of treatment or counseling.
The public remains divided—some view it as divine justice, while others believe it could be a psychological breakdown triggered by guilt or fear. Either way, the case continues to grip the attention of both locals and internet users across the region.
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@naivashatrendingsPolice officers on duty at Majengo Police Post received a report from members of the public regarding a juvenile male, identified as Baraka Joseph, aged 16 years. The juvenile was found within Majengo Sokoni and was communicating through writing. He confessed in writing that on 20th April 2025, he stole two goats and two chickens from the home of a person of Kamba origin. He further stated that he sold the goats for KSh 3,000 and the chickens for KSh 1,000. Baraka said he left Nairobi and traveled to Mombasa by bus on 4th June 2025. He was able to speak normally during the journey. However, upon arrival in Mombasa, he lost his ability to speak and began imitating the sounds of goats and chickens, the same animals he admitted to stealing. #viral #kenyantiktok🇰🇪 #sharewepost #naivashatrendings #Trending #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #news #kenyatik #kenyatik #kenyantiktok🇰🇪 #viral #viral #kenyantiktok🇰🇪 #sharewepost #kenyantiktok🇰🇪 ♬ original sound – Naivasha trendings
@docktus_Shock as man loses ability to speak after allegedly stealing a goat and chicken. ♬ original sound – Ramesh Saxena
Source: NewsandVibes.com
