Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has offered rare insight into her current relationship, painting a picture of quiet contentment that’s a stark contrast to the media storms of her past romances.
In a revealing interview with Kogi’s Corner, the mother of three shared how she’s found love with a partner who values privacy as much as she’s come to appreciate it herself.
“If I don’t have someone, then who does?” Nyamu quipped with characteristic candour. “I have a partner now, but the public doesn’t know him – and that’s exactly how we like it.”
This discreet approach marks a stark contrast to her previous very public relationships, which played out across social media and news headlines.
The Samidoh Years: Passion and Public Scrutiny
Nyamu’s most scrutinised romance was with celebrated Mugithi artist Samidoh Muchoki. Their intense relationship captivated the nation, particularly after her visit to his Nyandarua farm sparked speculation about him taking her as a second wife.
However, the relationship faced insurmountable obstacles:
Samidoh’s wife Edday Nderitu vehemently opposed the union, eventually relocating to the U.S. with their children
Nyamu claimed she attempted reconciliation with Edday, who rejected polygamy. Despite Edday’s claims of separation, Nyamu revealed they maintained video calls
The saga reached a turning point during Samidoh’s adopted father’s burial, where the singer was urged to end the public drama.
By 2024, Samidoh and Edday appeared reconciled during his U.S. visit, with the musician vowing celibacy and sharing family portraits that delighted fans.
Co-Parenting After the Storm
Nyamu’s first relationship, with DJ Saint Kevinsky (father of her eldest daughter), was equally tumultuous. Saint recently reflected on their toxic dynamic:
“As a DJ, women would approach me during sets – sometimes with just a friendly peck on the cheek. Karen couldn’t handle that,” he shared in December 2022.
“The arguments would start the moment we got in the car and sometimes last until morning.”
Despite daily clashes that made cohabitation unbearable, Saint acknowledged their successful co-parenting today:
Nyamu’s alleged double standards (“Don’t come home at 3AM… then she would”) created tension.
“She’s an amazing mother now,” Saint conceded at the time.
A New Chapter of Quiet Love
Nyamu’s current relationship represents a hard-won evolution. Where past romances played out publicly with dramatic fallout, this partnership thrives in carefully guarded privacy.
“Some lessons come the hard way,” the senator reflected, alluding to her growth. “Now I understand what really matters in a relationship – and what should stay between two people.”
By Geoffrey mbuthia
