Kenyan gospel musician Karangu Muraya has broken his silence on social media after his estranged first wife, Triza Njeri, made public accusations that he was neglecting their three children's basic needs, including school fees. Triza allegedly posted WhatsApp statuses claiming that Karangu takes photos with the children and returns them home without paying school fees or providing food. This has sparked a public dispute between the two, with Karangu hitting back at Triza's claims.
The drama began when a blogger shared screenshots of what were purported to be Triza's WhatsApp statuses, accusing Karangu of using their children for social media content while neglecting their basic needs. One of the alleged statuses read: "Watoto wangu sio project," a pointed suggestion that the children were being used to polish his public image rather than being genuinely cared for. This has raised concerns about the well-being of the children and the co-parenting arrangement between Karangu and Triza.
Karangu responded to the allegations with a lengthy Facebook post accompanied by photos of himself with one of his young children. He made it clear that his role as a father is not something he takes lightly, stating that he will never joke with the welfare of his children. He challenged anyone to point out a man in his position who neglects his children, saying: "Find someone else who does not pay house rent and food lakini si Karangu Muraya."
The timing of Karangu's response is particularly striking given that the former couple had recently appeared to turn a corner, publicly committing to a drama-free co-parenting arrangement. That truce now seems fragile. This is not the first time the two have clashed publicly over the children, with Triza recently claiming during a TikTok Live that she had personally taken over school fees payments and even moved their son Emmanuel from his boarding school after alleging Karangu had stopped contributing.
Karangu has previously countered that he covers household utility bills and provides shopping for the family. Leaked M-Pesa messages appear to show Karangu paying school fees for his children, which has intensified the public dispute. The messages have sparked a heated debate on social media, with many netizens weighing in on the issue.
Reactions to Karangu's post were mixed but largely sympathetic, with many followers praising him for being a responsible father. Some followers have expressed support for Karangu, saying that he is an amazing father and that Triza's allegations are unfounded. Others have called for the two to resolve their issues amicably and prioritize the well-being of their children.
The controversy has raised questions about the challenges of co-parenting and the impact of public disputes on children. As the situation continues to unfold, fans and followers are eagerly awaiting a resolution to the issue. The key points in this controversy are:
Key points
- Karangu Muraya has broken his silence on social media amidst allegations of neglecting his children's school fees and basic needs.
- The allegations were made by his estranged first wife, Triza Njeri, who claimed that Karangu was using their children for social media content while neglecting their basic needs.
- Leaked M-Pesa messages appear to show Karangu paying school fees for his children, which has intensified the public dispute.
