Kenyan comedian Mulamwah has sparked fresh debate online after changing his stance on the explosive claim that he sent his ex-partner Ruth K’s father her private photos. The controversy, which has ignited widespread backlash, follows a public falling-out between the former couple, involving serious allegations and leaked screenshots.
Earlier, Ruth had accused Mulamwah of violating her privacy by allegedly sharing intimate content she had sent him during their relationship with members of her family. According to Ruth, this act left her estranged from some of her loved ones and deeply traumatized. Screenshots shared by Mulamwah seemed to show him sending a “view-once” image to a contact saved as Ruth’s dad, leading many Kenyans online to condemn his actions.
However, in a new twist, Mulamwah now claims that the alleged photo was never sent, and what was portrayed in the screenshot was a manipulated message. According to him, the screenshot he previously shared was a fabrication meant to provoke reactions and entertain. He now insists that what he actually sent—if anything—was simply a Bible verse, not an inappropriate image.
“There was nothing sent. It was just a Bible verse,” Mulamwah said. “In fact, I didn’t even send it to her father. I had just changed the contact name to make it look like I did. I knew it would stir reactions.”
This contradictory explanation has left many Kenyans confused and divided. Some believe he is attempting damage control after facing widespread criticism, while others think the entire saga has been blown out of proportion and manipulated for clout or sympathy.
Adding to the drama, Ruth K admitted that this has been one of the darkest periods of her life. She said the public fallout with Mulamwah forced her to face painful emotions and she now leans on her faith to find healing and strength. She expressed regret that their personal issues spilled into the public eye but maintained that she had felt threatened and exposed.
Online reactions have been mixed. Some netizens criticized Mulamwah for toying with people’s emotions and shifting narratives to suit his image. Others appeared to defend him, suggesting the online backlash was unfair or too quick to judge.
One commenter remarked, “Mulamwah really knows how to play with people’s minds. He’s the master of PR.” Another added, “I’m done investing in people’s drama. This feels like a Netflix series. Let me just pay for Wi-Fi and download the next episode.”
Others were skeptical of the intentions behind the entire exchange. Some users questioned whether both Mulamwah and Ruth were leveraging the situation for attention or sympathy, pointing to inconsistencies in both their stories.
Beyond the private photo saga, the two have also traded accusations about their breakup. Mulamwah previously stated that Ruth ended their relationship due to external influence from her friends, while Ruth claimed infidelity and emotional manipulation on his part. She also admitted to leaking Mulamwah’s private photos, an act she later appeared to regret.
As their messy breakup continues to dominate social media headlines, many fans are left wondering where the line between real conflict and online performance blurs. For now, both parties have apologized for some of their actions, but the damage appears to be done—both to their reputations and their personal lives.
