Bleating teen from Mombasa issues unexpected plea

Baraka Joseph Machari, who went
 viral for bleating at a police station

After a clip of a young man bleating like a goat at Makupa Police Station captivated the internet, the 16‑year‑old at its center is now revealing the reality behind the stunt.

On June 28, 2025, a video capturing a young man bleating like a goat during an interrogation at Makupa Police Station in Mombasa, Kenya, went viral on social media.

The 16-year-old, now identified as Baraka Joseph Machari from Tarime, Tanzania, initially appeared to be involved in a goat theft case, leading to speculation of supernatural causes such as being bewitched.

The video, widely shared on platforms like X, amassed thousands of views and sparked widespread curiosity.

By Dan Kauna

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