Typical celebrity marriages in Kenya have always attracted public attention, with some power couples seemingly living the best of their lives. While most of these unions survive, some end dramatically.
Today, with celebrity unions documenting every step on social media, some cases continue to shape conversations about relationships, fame, and fidelity.
Here are five instances of recent celebrity unions in Kenya that crumbled, sparking unprecedented public outrage.
King Kaka and Nana Owiti
Having been together for over ten years, King Kaka and Nana Owiti separated in 2024. Despite having three children together, the couple cited irreconcilable difference as the cause of their fall out. This public break-up quickly attracted concerns across social media platforms, with critics bashing the duo for impatience, while others applauded the stance.
Trevor and Eve Mungai
Their public union was one of the most talked about on social media platforms, especially because both were promising content creators. Being in the public sphere as their career deems, it was only natural that their eventual separation would stir public discourse. Having started out as co-owners of their popular YouTube channel, both parties cited freedom to own brand autonomy as the major reason for separation.
Simon Kabu and Sarah
After years of marriage and children together, these parties decided to end their union in a Kiambu court in 2024. Having grown Bonfire Adventures, which they co-owened, to great heights, the couple cited personal and career differences as the reason for separation. This break up dominated social media platforms, seeing as both parties have established names in the Travel and Tour industry.
Phil the Director and Kate Actress
As one of the most talked about celebrity unions, the couple stayed together for six years before dissolving their marriage in 2023. This separation caught the public by surprise since the two had a long history since the days of the Tahidi High School series. While engaging in social media conversations, both sides cited personal space and privacy as what informed their break-up.
Mulamwah and Ruth
After going viral on social media because of their public lifestyle, the couple parted ways in 2025, only a year after getting a child together. Things escalated when one of the parties accused the other of spreading HIV. Some critics on social media saw this as a mere strategy to chase online clout. Others were dismayed.
