‘They will disappoint you’ – Karangu Muraya weighs in on dating ahead of Valentine’s Day
By Charles Ouma, February 5, 2026Kigoco singer Karangu Muraya has delved into the murky waters of dating that produce a mix of disappointments and beautiful love stories.
Weighing in on the matter as the world inches closer to February 14, when love is celebrated across the world on Valentine’s Day, Muraya hinted at disappointment
He urged people not to shy away from dating out of fear of disappointment, opining that what is bound to happen will still happen regardless of how long the wait takes.
The gospel singer cautioned those who have opted not to date for fear of disappointment that they may still go through the same once they enter the dating scene.
“Even if you stay away from dating now, when you come back, they will still disappoint you,” Muraya stated on social media on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Hinting at an approach of taking bold risks and embracing the outcome, both negative and positive, Muraya urged people to warm up to dating.
“So just date if you die, you die,” he stated.
Excitement across the celebrity world ahead of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day has sent the celebrity world in Kenya into a buzz with some warming up to the day and others accepting the complex nature of modern relationships and the potential of the day ending in disappointment.
Betty Kyallo was left in high spirits after her boyfriend, Charlie, made a romantic gesture to ask her to be his Valentine.
The mother of one who is also expecting her first child with Charlie took to social media on Monday, January 19, 2026, to express how deeply touched she was by the thoughtful surprise.
“My love language is everything he just did. Feels soooo good to be in someone’s mind, and they are always thinking about things that can make you smile,” she wrote.
She described the moment as a true reflection of her love language and accepted Charlie’s Valentine’s proposal.
“That was always the goal. Thank You Honey Charlie, and yes, I’ll be your Valentine!” Betty added.
Actress Nyaboke’s reality of modern relationships
Kenyan actress and media personality Nyaboke Moraa also addressed the expectations that come with Valentine’s, cautioning people that some expectations of gifts may fail to materialise.
In a statement shared on her Facebook account on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Nyaboke hinted at the realities that some are likely to face on the day, taking into account the nature of some relationships.
“Next month, your boyfriend will be gifting his real girlfriend,” Nyaboke wrote.
Seeking to inspire self-love, the actress noted that people should consider celebrating and gifting themselves.
“Point is, learn to just gift yourself so that you don’t get disappointments,” Nyaboke added.