Kenyan Celebrities Who Have Divorced More Than Once

Romantic relationships in the limelight often attract as much attention as careers.

While some celebrity unions stand the test of time, others come to an end.

Over the years, several Kenyan celebrities, politicians, and media personalities have openly shared their experiences with divorce, separation, and remarriage.

Here is a look at some of them and where life took them after their relationships ended.

Akothee

Singer and entrepreneur Akothee has built a reputation for candidly discussing both her successes and struggles.

Her marriage to Jared Okello ended in divorce after several years together.

Since then, Akothee has experienced other highly publicized relationships and marriages.

She has often used her experiences to encourage women facing difficult relationships, while continuing to grow her business empire and music career.

Dr. Ofweneke

Media personality Dr. Ofweneke has also shared details on his two failed marriages.

He had married Nicah the Queen with whom they have two children, their marriage came to an end when Nicah publicly accused Ofweneke of domestic violence.

Ofweneke then married Christine Tenderess and they had a daughter before the marriage coming to an end in 2024 after Christine accused Ofweneke of infidelity.

Brown Mauzo

Before his rise to mainstream fame, Mauzo was married to Fatima, a Yemeni-Kenyan woman. Together, they have a daughter named Lareesa.

Their marriage ended in 2021 after Fatima accused Mauzo of being a deadbeat father.

Mauzo then moved on and got into a marriage with socialite Vera Sidika whom they have two children.

Their marriage also came to an end after they had differences in their marriage, Vera then hosted a divorce party to celebrate her newfound freedom.

Moses Wetangula

Moses Wetangula has also gone through more that one divorce. He was first married to Phylis Wetangula before they had their differences which ked to a divorce.

Wetangula then married Ann Waceke before they had a public drama and filed lawsuits against each other with Wetangula accusing Ann of attacking him in their home.

Their legal battle eventually led to their divorce and separation followed with a battle to acquire property.

Alfred Mutua

Former Machakos Governor and current Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua’s personal life has frequently generated public interest.

Mutua first married Josephine Thitu who is the mother of his three children in 2000, they got divorced five years later following a legal battle of property and child custody.

He later entered into marriage with Lilian Nganga who served as the Machakos first lady then begore they got divorced.

His separation from his former wife, Lilian Nganga, attracted widespread media coverage after years together.

The split was highly publicized, with both parties later moving on with their lives.

Muigai wa Njoroge

Popular Mugithi musician Muigai wa Njoroge has long been known for his complicated family dynamics.

The singer’s relationships with his wives often played out publicly, leading to intense debate among fans.

In recent years, reports emerged of separations within his family setup, although he has continued focusing on his music career while navigating personal challenges away from the spotlight.

Willis Raburu

Media personality Willis Raburu experienced one of the most difficult periods of his life following the loss of his daughter with then-wife Marya Prude.

The tragedy placed immense strain on their relationship, which eventually ended in divorce.

Raburu later found love with Ivy Namu, and the two welcomed children together.

Although their relationship also ended, Raburu has remained committed to co-parenting and has spoken openly about the lessons he learned from his past relationships.

Silas Jakakimba

Former aide to the late Raila Odinga and political strategist Silas Jakakimba made headlines in 2025 when he and his wife, Florence Adhiambo, announced the end of their marriage.

The couple stated that the decision was mutual and followed extensive reflection and consultation with family members.

Their separation surprised many Kenyans because of the high-profile nature of their wedding, which had attracted prominent political leaders and public figures.

Since the announcement, Jakakimba has largely kept his personal life private.

Amber Ray

Amber Ray has had three past relationships, which ended due to various reasons.

She was married to her son’s father before fame, which did not end well.

She later moved on and got into a marriage as a second wife to Zaheer Jhanda, whom they got divorced in 2018.

Amber Ray then entered into a customary union with Jimal Roho Safi, also as a second wife, they eventually parted ways after drama from Jimal’s first wife, Amira.

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For many public figures, divorce and separation unfold under intense public scrutiny.

While the end of a marriage is often painful, the experiences of these celebrities demonstrate that life can continue after heartbreak.

Some found love again, others chose to focus on their careers and families, while some embraced a more private lifestyle.

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Willis Raburu,Akothee and Alfred Mutua
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