Kenyan filmmaker and actor Abel Mutua has weighed in on the highly publicized separation of fellow actor Daddie Marto and his estranged wife, Koku Lwanga, sharing words of encouragement after a week of tense online exchanges between the two.
Background: A Week of Public Drama
Daddie Marto, known for his roles in popular Kenyan TV productions, and Koku Lwanga, a digital content creator, have been a celebrated couple in Kenya’s entertainment scene, often sharing glimpses of their family life online.
However, the pair shocked fans when private marital issues spilled onto social media, sparking a public back-and-forth filled with emotional outbursts, accusations, and revelations about their split.
The online drama drew significant attention, with supporters and fellow celebrities weighing in on the unfolding events. What began as subtle hints about their troubled marriage quickly escalated into direct public statements, leaving many concerned about the couple’s well-being and that of their children.
Abel Mutua’s Message of Hope and Healing
Amid the turmoil, Abel Mutua took to social media to address both parties directly, offering them “love and light” during this challenging time.
“To @koku_lwanga and @daddiemarto, love and light to both of you. I know the ending has been messy but whatever you had in those years wasn’t meaningless. Take this as a redirection. Let this pain build you. You survived the loss, now go thrive in the healing. May the good Lord guide you. Barikiweni sana,” Mutua wrote.
He added a lighthearted note to his message, addressing each individually:
“Na mrudi kazi sasa. @koku_lwanga one of my resolutions this year ilikuwa kulearn kumake chapos. Nijenge hiyo recipe book niingie jikoni. @daddiemarto nimehata zile video zako ziko na Marto 16 in the same scene. Itakuwaje Morio?”
Mutua’s words resonated with fans, many of whom praised his compassionate approach and ability to inject some humor into a difficult situation.
Daddie Marto Issues Public Apology
Around the same time, Daddie Marto released a statement apologizing for his emotional outburst online, admitting that frustration and anger had clouded his judgment.
“I have had time to sit with myself, sit with the counsel of friends, colleagues, family, and elders. I will stop,” he wrote. “I was angry, frustrated, and I broke. I am human. We have our limits. I am sorry for the ugliness.”
He acknowledged his shortcomings in protecting his family, saying, “I failed my family. I did not cover them with enough prayers… That is on me.”
While expressing that his marriage with Koku might not be salvageable, Marto emphasized the importance of maintaining a united front as parents:
“It might be too late for me and the mother of my children as a couple, but it is not too late for us as parents… Pray for me, pray for my children, pray for my family. This is the last I will speak of any of this until the battle has been won.”
Public Reactions
The heartfelt messages from both Mutua and Marto have shifted the tone of the conversation from conflict to healing, with many fans now rallying around the couple, urging them to prioritize their children and find peace away from the public spotlight.
While the road ahead for Daddie Marto and Koku Lwanga remains uncertain, Abel Mutua’s intervention serves as a reminder of the power of empathy, perspective, and community support in times of personal crisis.
by dennis milimo
