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Willis Raburu and Ivy Namu break up after years together
17th June, 2026 10:52 AM
Digital creator Ivy Namu has confirmed her breakup with Willis Raburu, bringing an end to a relationship that had recently attracted public attention following their engagement.
In a statement shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Ivy made the announcement briefly and directly, asking for privacy during the period. She wrote, “Willis Raburu and I have decided to go our separate ways. Kindly respect our privacy at this moment.”
By the time of this publication, Raburu had not issued a statement to corroborate their separation.
Comes years after engagement celebration
The breakup comes years after the couple’s engagement, which took place during their son Mali’s first birthday celebration. Media personality Willis Raburu was trying out his luck with love again after getting down on one knee on Sunday, July 4, 2022, to propose to Ivy Namu. The event had been marked with performances from singers Nviiri and Bensoul, who surprised guests before Willis Raburu proposed.
During the emotional moment, Ivy accepted the proposal, and the couple later shared the news publicly, with Willis posting photos of Ivy’s heart-shaped engagement ring on his social media pages.
Explaining her excitement at the time, Ivy had expressed her joy in a public post saying, “A thousand times yes, in this lifetime & the next.”
Background of their relationship
Willis Raburu and Ivy Namu had been together for several years and share two children. Their relationship began after Willis separated from his former wife, Marya Prude.
Willis’s previous marriage had ended following the loss of their newborn daughter, Adana, in January 2020, an incident he previously revealed played a major role in their separation.
The latest announcement now marks a sudden shift in what had appeared to be a new beginning for the couple, who had recently celebrated their engagement publicly. Ivy’s message has left fans reflecting on how quickly their relationship narrative has changed, as she asks for privacy while they move forward separately.
Disclaimer:
The authenticity of the separation statement has not been independently verified, and it remains unclear whether the announcement may be linked to any promotional activity or another form of clout-chasing, which is synonymous in the Kenyan entertainment industry.
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