90% of Marriages in Kenya Could Collapse Over DNA Tests–Media Personality Eric Mboya Claims

According to a report by MyNewsGh, on Wednesday October 21, 2026, Kenyan media personality Eric Mboya has sparked conversations about fidelity, trust and paternity in marriage after claiming that widespread DNA testing could lead to the breakdown of 90 per cent of marriages in Kenya.

Mboya made the assertion in a social media post in which he questioned the widely held perception that men are more likely than women to engage in infidelity. According to him, DNA testing could reveal unexpected truths about paternity and challenge assumptions surrounding faithfulness in relationships.

The media personality argued that while discussions about cheating in marriages often focus on men, the results of paternity tests could present a different picture and raise questions about the experiences of men in relationships.

“In marriage they always claim that only men cheat but DNA is proving otherwise. It seems wanaume are somehow innocent,” he said.

Mboya further suggested that if men across Kenya decided to undergo DNA testing to establish the biological paternity of their children, the consequences for marriages could be significant.

“If every man decides to do DNA in Kenya, 90% of marriages zitaisha,” he added.

His remarks have brought renewed attention to the sensitive issue of paternity testing and its potential implications for couples and families. DNA testing is commonly used to establish biological relationships, including determining whether a man is the biological father of a child.

However, Mboya’s claim that 90 per cent of marriages in Kenya could end if every man conducted a DNA test remains an assertion attributed to him. No supporting data was provided in the report to establish that figure as a verified national statistic.

The debate also highlights the delicate relationship between trust, honesty and biological parenthood. For some couples, questions about paternity can create serious emotional strain, particularly when doubts arise after years of marriage or family life.

At the same time, the discussion raises broader questions about how society approaches infidelity and whether expectations of faithfulness are applied equally to men and women.

Mboya’s comments appear to challenge conventional narratives about cheating in relationships, with his suggestion that DNA testing could reveal circumstances that contradict existing assumptions.

Nevertheless, DNA results alone do not provide a comprehensive picture of fidelity within a relationship. A paternity discrepancy may raise questions about biological parenthood, but the circumstances surrounding it can vary from one family to another.

The issue remains a sensitive one because the discovery of unexpected paternity results can affect not only couples but also children and extended families.

Experts generally encourage individuals considering DNA testing to approach the process carefully, taking into account the possible emotional and family consequences.

Mboya’s remarks have therefore placed the spotlight on the intersection of science, relationships and public perceptions of infidelity in Kenya.

While his 90 per cent estimate has not been independently established, the statement has reignited discussion about the importance of trust and transparency in marriage, as well as the potential impact of paternity testing on family relationships.

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