Kenyan music producer Magix Enga is facing accusations from his baby mama, Ruth Otieno, of abandoning their child for his new wife, who allegedly served as their marriage counselor.

• Ruth Otieno made public allegations on a podcast on Tuesday, May 12.
• The key individuals involved are Magix Enga, his ex-partner Ruth Otieno, and his current wife, identified as Joy.
• Magix Enga recently got married to Joy in a private civil ceremony in Nakuru, shortly after announcing an amicable separation from Ruth.

Kenyan musicians Nviiri The Storyteller and Bien have unfollowed each other on Instagram, fueling speculation about a growing rift between the former collaborators.

• The apparent tension stems from diverging public stances on social and political issues, notably the NACADA alcohol ad debate and Bien's appearance at events related to French President Emmanuel Macron.
• Nviiri, formerly signed to Bien's label, has publicly supported stricter alcohol advertising controls, while Bien warned of negative impacts on the creative industry.
• This ideological divide was further highlighted when Nviiri made statements criticising African artistes who align with what he perceives as neo-colonial systems, without directly naming Bien.

Former Machakos County First Lady Lilian Ng’ang’a has revealed her initial shame and denial regarding her authorship following her public split from former Governor Alfred Mutua.

• Ng’ang’a initially denied being an author when asked about her memoir, fearing it would tie her to her past.
• The key individuals are Lilian Ng’ang’a, the former First Lady, and Alfred Mutua, the former Governor.
• She has now relaunched her book as an eBook on Amazon, reclaiming her narrative and preserving her story as a legacy for her children.