Don’t judge a book by the cover, a common saying goes. But unfortunately, while some relationships might appear perfect on social media, things are not so rosy on the ground for most celebs.
Here are famous names who recently parted ways with their partners, despite some of them coming across as having the perfect relationship:
1. Hassan Joho and wife
The Mombasa governor and his Italian wife Giovanni Fazzini got married in 2011. While they stayed legally married, the two separated around nine years ago.
In February, the mother of Joho’s two children filed for divorce from the county chief.
He granted her the divorce while telling the Kadhi’s Court that he had no objection to ending the marriage, which was already broken.
2. Amina Khalef and Ali Kiba
Soon after the news of Joho’s divorce, his buddy Ali Kiba faced a similar situation. Kiba’s Kenyan wife Amina Khalef filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences and abuse.
She sought KSh 200,000 monthly support from the singer and health insurance The divorce is still ongoing.
3. Corazon Kwamboka and Frank Kiarie
This is one of the most talked-about breakups as few people saw it coming. When Corazon said she was single, the two had just welcomed their second child together.
Some netizens said it was karma, as Frank had left his baby mama Maureen Waititu for the former socialite. Frank also has two children with Maureen.
4. Stivo Simple Boy and lover
The two lovebirds announced they had parted ways shortly after Pritty Vishy introduced herself as the musician’s girlfriend.
They traded accusations over who was wrong, with Vishy saying Stivo did not defend her from his and management. Stivo accused her of chasing clout using his name.
5. Mulamwah and Carol Sonnie
The two announced their split shortly after their daughter Keilah Oyando was born. Carol admitted she had wronged the comedian, and they tried working on their relationship but failed.
Mulamwah recently disclosed that his ex wanted to live a fancy lifestyle, but he would not finance it, prompting her to seek money elsewhere.
6. Nick Ndeda
The city lawyer started dating TV host Betty Kyalo in 2021 but split months after their publicised romance.
Following their separation in January, Ndeda said that they remained cordial. “We are still good friends,” he said.
7. Michelle Ntalami and Makena Njeri
The two cussed quite a buzz after it emerged that they were in the same gender relationship. They often shared lovely images looking deeply in love before things took an ugly turn.
Ntalami accused Makena of cheating on her with different women, leading to their breakup