Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has promised to help internet sensation Bradley Marongo acquire essential national identification documents.
Bradley, alias Gen Z Goliath or ‘Bradley Mtall,’ has been without a national ID card and birth certificate, which are key documents for accessing government services.
In a statement released on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, by the Office of the Government Spokesperson, it was revealed that Bradley paid Mwaura a courtesy visit.
During their meeting, it was discovered that Bradley had not yet obtained key government documents, including his birth certificate and national identification card.
The office of the spokesperson revealed that Mwaura took immediate action to assist Bradley in securing these essential documents.
He promised to personally accompany Bradley the following day to meet with the Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services, Ambassador Julius Bitok, to resolve the matter.
“This afternoon, Bradley Marongo, popularly known as Gen Z Goliath or simply ‘Bradley Mtall’, paid a courtesy visit to the office of Government Spokesperson, Dr. Isaac Mwaura. During the visit, it came to light that Bradley hadn’t acquired any essential government documents, including his birth certificate and national identification card,” the statement read in part.
“Dr. Mwaura, stepping in to assist, has taken the initiative to help Bradley obtain these important documents. Tomorrow, he will accompany Bradley to meet Immigration & Citizen Services PS Amb. Julius Bitok to resolve the issue.”
In addition to helping Bradley, Mwaura promised Kenyans awaiting new identification cards, noting that starting next month, the process for acquiring a new national ID will take only 10 days.
Bradley’s origin
Bradley Goliath has gained popularity for his towering height and online presence, which have attracted brand and business deals.
In a recent interview, Bradley shared his journey from Vihiga to Nairobi and the challenges he faced along the way.
“A friend of mine, Mose, who works with a bus service on the Nairobi-Western route, invited me to join him in Nairobi. He told me he was an aspiring artist working on music videos, but he hadn’t made it big in the industry yet,” Bradley explained.
He recalled his trip to Nairobi, describing how he had to sit on the mat on the floor, near the driver’s seat, as it was nearly impossible to find a bus suited to his needs.
The internet star also opened up about how difficult it is for him to find clothes and shoes that fit. He mentioned that he had never worn closed shoes and only owned two pairs of custom-made sandals.
“Finding clothes that fit me is a real struggle. When I go to the market, people stare, wondering where this tall person came from,” he said.
He also shared that he is a father of two daughters and had previously worked as a bus conductor in Nairobi before gaining recognition online.
