An intrigue has risen over two lookalikes whose extreme resemblance is leading to the suspicion that they could be true identical twins. They were reunited through the famous social media platform network, ‘Facebook’.
The two, Sharon Mathias and Melon Lutenyo, who were reunited on Tuesday at Furfural village, were born at the Kakamega Provincial General Hospital, which is currently called Kakamega County Referral Hospital.
Rosemary Onyango, who has been staying with Melon believes that Sharon is also her biological daughter. She claims that she had gone to deliver triplets but after the Caesarian section, the nurses told her she had delivered twins.
The attention of the DCI has been drawn to the highly publicized story. The DCI believes the forensic investigation will establish if any criminal act was committed or any mitigating circumstances that may have led to the present status.
“We encourage and appeal to the families concerned to please report to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations office in Kakamega to facilitate the investigation,” tweeted the DCI.
Kemri’s Research and Development director Prof Sam Kariuki said they would assist the family find out their identity if requested to do so
“This is a matter of public interest, and to bring it to closure for the interested parties Kemri would offer DNA services if requested,” said Kariuki.
Parents of the two ‘identical’ girls had demanded a DNA test to know whether they are related in a way or not but were quick to add they would accept any outcome.
The two girls who are KCSE candidates backed their parents request for DNA to help them clear the matter as soon as possible so that they can focus on preparing for their national exams at the end of the year.
“We are appealing to any well-wisher out there to help us secure DNA test before we open the school for the second term. We want to be at peace after knowing our identities,” said Sharon.