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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, January 17, 2026Public Figures' Relationships and Conflicts Revealed Through Public Statements - January 2026
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Public Figures' Relationships and Conflicts Revealed Through Public Statements - January 2026

Award-winning Kenyan actress Jackie Matubia discussed her painful public breakup and struggles with co-parenting in an emotional interview on Lessons at 30 with Dr. Ofweneke, which went viral. In a separate incident, the wife of Diamond Platnumz’s former manager, Said Mkubwa Fella, alleged that the music star has abandoned her severely ill husband. She claims to be solely responsible for his medical care despite a previous financial contribution from Diamond Platnumz. Additionally, Kenyan Pastor Robert Lumbasi publicly claimed to be married to celebrated Tanzanian gospel singer Rose Muhando. This revelation contradicts Muhando's previous statements about being single and has created a sensation in regional gospel circles.

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Jackie Matubia discusses getting dumped and failed relationships

Jackie Matubia discusses getting dumped and failed relationships

Award-winning Kenyan actress Jackie Matubia discussed her painful public breakup and struggles with co-parenting during an emotional interview on Lessons at 30 with Dr. Ofweneke, which quickly went viral with hundreds of thousands of views.

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Award-winning Kenyan actress Jackie Matubia discussed her painful public breakup and struggles with co-parenting during an emotional interview on Lessons at 30 with Dr. Ofweneke, which quickly went viral with hundreds of thousands of views.

  • Matubia emphasized the profound statement: “You cannot force a man to be there when he doesn’t want to be there.”
  • She made genuine, exhausting efforts to involve her ex, actor Blessing Lung’aho, in their child’s life, admitting, “God knows I fought.”
  • The actress spoke candidly about how the breakup reopened childhood wounds of rejection and abandonment, leading her to prioritize her emotional health and focus on motherhood and personal growth.
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Diamond Platnumz accused of abandoning his sick manager, Said Mkubwa Fella

Diamond Platnumz accused of abandoning his sick manager, Said Mkubwa Fella

The wife of Diamond Platnumz’s former manager, Said Mkubwa Fella, has spoken out, alleging that the music star has abandoned her husband who is severely ill. She claims she is now solely responsible for his medical care, despite a previous financial contribution from Diamond Platnumz.

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Rose Muhando’s Luhya husband speaks up about their marriage

Rose Muhando’s Luhya husband speaks up about their marriage

Kenyan Pastor Robert Lumbasi has publicly claimed to be married to celebrated Tanzanian gospel singer Rose Muhando, creating a sensation in regional gospel circles. This revelation contradicts Muhando's previous statements about being single and not yet finding a suitable partner.

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Kenyan Pastor Robert Lumbasi has publicly claimed to be married to celebrated Tanzanian gospel singer Rose Muhando, creating a sensation in regional gospel circles. This revelation contradicts Muhando's previous statements about being single and not yet finding a suitable partner.

  • Pastor Lumbasi stated he paid Muhando's dowry in 2023 in Tanzania.
  • Rose Muhando had previously stated she had never been married and raised her three children alone.
  • Lumbasi warned other men against pursuing Muhando, declaring, "She is now a Luhya."
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Key Highlights

The wife of Diamond Platnumz’s former manager, Said Mkubwa Fella, has spoken out, alleging that the music star has abandoned her husband who is severely ill. She claims she is now solely responsible for his medical care, despite a previous financial contribution from Diamond Platnumz.

  • Sweet Fella, Mkubwa Fella's wife, revealed to Tanzanian journalists that her husband is bedridden with serious health complications.
  • She acknowledged that Diamond Platnumz covered the costs for a medical trip to India last year, but stated his assistance has since ceased.
  • Mkubwa Fella previously supported many careers in the Tanzanian entertainment industry, yet his wife now faces the financial burden alone.