Njugush Caught Off Guard When Asked About Wakavinye on Live TV

Comedian and content creator Timothy Ndegwa, popularly known as Njugush, has broken his silence days after confirming breakup rumours with his wife, Celestine Wakavinye.

Speaking during a media interview on KTN on Tuesday night, April 29, 2026, Njugush avoided addressing the matter directly despite repeated questions from the presenter.

The interview, which focused on the state of Kenya’s creative economy, also featured fellow content creators Eunice Mammito and Philip Karanja.

Njugush Dodges Breakup Questions, Shifts Focus to Creative Economy

When asked about his relationship with Wakavinye, Njugush did not give a direct answer. Instead, he shifted the conversation.

“Let’s work and make the creative economy work. We need to make money,” he said.

Also Read: Njugush CCTV ‘Stealing Meat’ Skit Leaves Fans Asking Questions

The presenter insisted, saying the issue was trending online and people wanted to hear his side of the story. But Njugush still refused to go into details.

“That’s why we are here. Let’s do things that will help the creative economy,” he added.

Rumours about their breakup started in February 2026. Njugush later confirmed the split in April. The news caused a lot of reactions online, especially because many people admired their relationship.

The presenter also asked how the online attention was affecting his work. But Njugush again avoided the personal question.

“Let’s work on the creative economy and build systems that will help it grow,” he said.

Even with pressure from the interviewer, Njugush chose not to talk about his personal life and instead focused on the need to grow Kenya’s creative industry.

Comedian and Content Creator Confirms Breakup Rumours with Wakavinye

Njugush’s breakup with Celestine Wakavinye has been widely discussed online for weeks.

Also Read: How Njugush Rose from Sunday School Actor to Kenya’s Leading Content Creator

Some people have claimed that the relationship ended due to alleged infidelity, but neither side has publicly confirmed the exact reason for the split.

After the separation was confirmed, Wakavinye shared a number of posts on social media, hinting at how she is coping.

On April 25, 2026, she posted a motivational video encouraging people not to give up. She has also been sharing parts of her daily routine, including gym sessions, with messages focused on staying strong, taking care of her children, and looking after her health.

On April 26, 2026, she made her first major solo public appearance at Karura Forest during a London Marathon watch event, where she took part in a 5km run with her eldest son.

Earlier, on April 21, 2026, Timothy Ndegwa confirmed in a statement that the two had separated in 2025 and are now co-parenting their two children.

Follow our WhatsApp channel for instant news updates

Comedian Njugush and wife Celestine Wakavinye, posing for a photo. PHOTO/Njugush