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Christine Kokuundera, popularly known as Koku Lwanga, has released a comprehensive counterstatement directly challenging eight key points made by her ex-husband, Martin Githinji (Daddie Marto), regarding their separation. In her lengthy response, Koku offers her own version of events, detailing their differing views on their split, financial responsibilities, and a public altercation.

On the Nature and Timing of Their Separation

While Daddie Marto previously stated that their separation was finalized in March 2025 and formalized when he moved out in April, Koku paints a different picture. She asserts that the decision to live apart was a temporary, three-month arrangement intended to give them space to reflect and work on their relationship. “Yes by the time the fiasco was happening you had already moved into a separate place. However it was to create space between us as we figured out and worked on ourselves to reconvene 3 months later and assess the situation,” she wrote.

Koku further claims she was blindsided when she returned home from work to find Marto had removed several of his belongings, including the children’s television and office equipment, without her knowledge. She said he responded to her questions by stating it was “because you wanted to,” and that she found his actions selfish and “diabolical.” She also notes that despite supposedly moving out, Marto continued to use the home for showering, eating, and storing his clothes, creating confusion about their relationship status.

Financial Burdens and Accusations of Violence

Koku’s statement directly contradicts Marto’s claims of continued financial support. She says she has been shouldering most of the financial burden for nearly two months, relying on support from family and income from selling her recipes. She firmly denies ever demanding money from Marto, stating that she only requested communication and transparency. In a particularly painful accusation, she alleges that Marto unfairly used her mother’s financial contributions to their family, specifically funds intended for her mother’s house, as an excuse for his own financial difficulties.

“It’s so painful to see you mention my mother’s house as the source of your financial woes,” she stated.

Regarding the night of their public altercation, Marto had claimed he was confronted and injured while trying to defuse the situation. Koku, however, alleges that he physically assaulted her while she was in a fetal position, claiming, “You even started kicking me.” She says neighbors and guards intervened and that she has their statements to back up her account. She also accused Marto of selectively recording the encounter to suit his narrative and attempting to influence witness statements.

The highly publicized marital dispute between popular Kenyan actor Martin Githinji (Daddie Marto) and his wife Christine Kokueendera Lwanga (Koku Lwanga) has escalated, with Marto confirming his intention to pursue the matter through “legal channels.” This announcement follows Koku Lwanga’s explosive online allegations of infidelity, emotional abuse, and physical violence.

Marto, in his formal statement, acknowledged the “profoundly painful and serious” nature of the claims, while asserting that the public narrative presented by Koku was a “significantly distorted and one-sided picture of events” lacking crucial context. His decision to involve legal authorities indicates a firm stance against the allegations and a move towards a formal resolution beyond social media.

Koku Lwanga’s detailed accounts, shared across social media, have painted a disturbing picture of their ten-year relationship. She notably alleged that Marto rented a separate two-bedroom apartment within their own compound to house another woman during a period of separation. The confrontation with Marto and the alleged mistress, she claimed, tragically escalated into physical assault, with Koku providing images of bruises on her back as evidence.

Furthermore, Koku’s allegations extended to emotional neglect, gaslighting, and body-shaming, particularly in the postpartum period. She described Marto as emotionally unavailable, engaging in online flirtation, and dismissive of her attempts to seek marital counseling.

The public reaction remains intense, with many expressing shock and concern over the seriousness of the accusations. As Marto vows full cooperation with authorities, the legal process is now set to unravel the full complexities of this high-profile separation, shifting the narrative from social media accusations to formal judicial proceedings.