<p>Why don’t I have a father? Cathy is 10 years old when she starts asking questions. The secret her mum Maggie is forced to reveal changes everything. </p><p>Years later, when lawyers and a geneticist turn up in their hometown in Kenya to take DNA samples, Maggie hopes they can help her finally learn the truth. </p><p>Searching for Soldier Dad is a BBC Long Form Audio production for the BBC World Service. </p><p>Please note, the image being used is for illustrative purposes only and the child depicted is a model. </p><p>Presenter: Ivana Davidovic Series producer: Josephine Casserly Sound design: Tom Brignell Executive producer: Matt Willis Commissioning senior producers: Katy Davis and Anne Dixey Commissioning editor: Jon Manel</p>