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It's over: Famous couples whose breakup shocked Kenyans

Marriage vows are designed for eternity but often crash and burn, especially when you are in the glamorous world of entertainment.
The drama, the heartbreak, the pain, the rumours, the scandals-it's all there, and it's as juicy as it gets!
The glitterati of Kenya's media, arts, and religious circles face a barrage of issues that make "happily ever after" a distant dream.
The relentless glare of hawk-eyed media, never-ending schedules, trust issues, lack of privacy, and massive financial differences turn the love stories of celebrities into ticking time bombs. But hey, some survive against all odds, proving that love isn't dead in the celeb world!

Kate Actress and Phil Director's breakup
Catherine Kamau, aka Kate Actress, and her husband Philip Karanja, aka Phil Director, are the latest celebrity couple in headlines after their marriage hit a rock, pushing them out. They took to their Instagram pages to drop the bombshell-they're calling it quits! But they're not parting without a plea: "Respect our privacy," they chorused.
Kate Actress spilled the beans, saying, "We came to a conclusion to end our marriage a long time ago and are separated. We sincerely request everyone to honour our wishes for privacy for us and our children."
Phil Director said," "Hii ni mambo ya watu wawili."

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