{"id":228575,"date":"2025-08-05T09:28:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T06:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/?p=228575"},"modified":"2025-08-05T09:28:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T06:28:10","slug":"daddie-marto-breaks-silence-on-separation-from-koku-lwanga-addresses-allegations-and-sets-the-record-straight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/daddie-marto-breaks-silence-on-separation-from-koku-lwanga-addresses-allegations-and-sets-the-record-straight\/","title":{"rendered":"Daddie Marto Breaks Silence on Separation from Koku Lwanga, Addresses Allegations and Sets the Record Straight"},"content":{"rendered":"

Renowned Kenyan actor and media personality Martin Githinji<\/strong>, popularly known as Daddie Marto<\/strong>, has spoken publicly for the first time about his separation from long-time partner Koku Lwanga<\/strong>, addressing months of speculation and online scrutiny.<\/p>\n

In a detailed and heartfelt statement, Marto outlined the timeline of their breakup<\/strong>, reaffirmed his continued role as a father<\/strong>, and directly responded to allegations<\/strong> that have impacted both his personal life and career.<\/p>\n

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Clarifying the Timeline: \u201cThis Is Documented\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Marto revealed that the couple parted ways in December 2024<\/strong>, initially hoping to reconcile. However, by March 2025<\/strong>, they agreed that the relationship had ended. He moved out of their shared home the following month but remained actively involved in the children\u2019s lives to ensure minimal disruption<\/strong> to their routine.<\/p>\n

By May 2025<\/strong>, they had drafted a joint statement regarding the separation, intending to share it publicly at an appropriate time.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is documented. We were no longer together, in both words and actions. This is a fact, not wishful thinking,\u201d Marto emphasized, addressing claims of ambiguity around the separation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Addressing Financial Allegations: \u201cI Never Abandoned My Responsibilities\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Marto dismissed accusations that he had neglected his family obligations, detailing the financial support<\/strong> he has consistently provided.<\/p>\n

He cited receipts, bank statements<\/strong>, and mobile money records<\/strong> to show that he continued to cover household expenses, school fees, medical insurance, and utility bills<\/strong> even after moving out.<\/p>\n

Marto also disclosed that he paused work in July 2024<\/strong> to help Koku complete her mother\u2019s house in Kerugoya<\/strong>, a project he supported emotionally and financially until November<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen the available funds ran out, I took a loan to finish it, hoping to recover once back to work. I unfortunately still carry that financial debt to date,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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On Rent Contributions and Household Dynamics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In March 2025<\/strong>, Marto says Koku offered to assist financially by paying the nanny and contributing to a loan. He requested instead that her contribution go towards household expenses<\/strong>, prioritizing their children\u2019s well-being.<\/p>\n

After moving out, Marto explained that her financial support shifted toward paying rent<\/strong>, as he was now supporting two households<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere have been suggestions that there was coercion into paying rent. That is not accurate, and the full record is available,\u201d he clarified.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The Incident and Ongoing Police Investigation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Marto addressed a physical altercation<\/strong> at his home, one of the most contentious issues surrounding their separation.<\/p>\n

He described being confronted at his door<\/strong> while with a friend and said he recorded the exchange, a practice he had adopted in therapy. The situation escalated, leading to a physical injury to his eye<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Marto insisted there had been no prior violence<\/strong> in their relationship and confirmed that the incident is now under police investigation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSince that night, I have been portrayed in ways that suggest I am violent, abusive, manipulative, and irresponsible. Nothing could be further from the truth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Legal Action and Commitment to Co-Parenting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In response to online attacks and alleged defamation, Marto revealed he has initiated legal proceedings<\/strong> through his lawyers, seeking to resolve matters respectfully and through proper channels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI take full responsibility for my part, but I will not carry what is not mine. That is not healing; that is self-erasure,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Marto concluded by affirming his commitment to co-parenting with dignity<\/strong> and shielding his children<\/strong> from public drama.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy children\u2019s peace comes first. I will continue to do my part as a father and strive to move forward with dignity and integrity.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Marto\u2019s statement comes amid a broader conversation about personal accountability, public image, and the challenges of navigating private matters in the public eye<\/strong>. His decision to address the situation publicly signals a desire for closure<\/strong> and a commitment to protecting his family\u2019s well-being<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Renowned Kenyan actor and media personality Martin Githinji, popularly known as Daddie Marto, has spoken publicly for the first time about his separation from long-time partner Koku Lwanga, addressing months of speculation and online scrutiny. In a detailed and heartfelt statement, Marto outlined the timeline of their breakup, reaffirmed his continued role as a father, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6069,"featured_media":223927,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[138280,310],"tags":[139661,139662,71239],"class_list":["post-228575","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-entertainment","tag-daddie-marto-news","tag-koku-lwanga-news","tag-martin-githinji-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228575","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6069"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=228575"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228575\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":228579,"href":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228575\/revisions\/228579"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/223927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=228575"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=228575"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=228575"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}