In a heartbreaking twist to one of Kenya’s most scandalous celebrity breakups, digital content creator Ruth K has officially removed ex-partner Mulamwah’s surname from their son’s name — renaming him Calvin Karegi Wanjiku, a symbolic and defiant move asserting maternal identity and autonomy.
The name change was quietly unveiled through a newly launched Instagram account for the child, replacing the former one they jointly managed.
But the revelation wasn’t just personal — it sparked legal and ethical debates online, as critics questioned whether due legal process under the Children’s Act had been followed.
“Mr. Calvin Karegi Wanjiku,” Mulamwah wrote on the child’s new page, subtly confirming the erasure of his surname — Oyando — and escalating a feud that has since turned vicious.
What started as a quiet split in April 2025 has morphed into a full-blown digital war, riddled with accusations of abuse, revenge porn, emotional blackmail, and online character assassination — all playing out before thousands of followers on Instagram and Facebook.
Ruth K accused Mulamwah of leaking her private videos to her family, including her father and brother, in an apparent attempt to shame and control her.
“I will no longer be held hostage. He has crossed the line. Enough is enough,” she wrote.
In retaliation, Ruth briefly posted a censored image of Mulamwah’s genitals, later taking it down, stating:
“Out of respect for my son and the fact that he’s still the father of my child, I choose dignity over revenge.”
But Mulamwah, in a chilling response, doubled down, accusing Ruth of circulating his private images in WhatsApp groups and warning her to expect more leaks.
“Game is game. You don’t give respect, we take it,” he posted, before allegedly leaking Ruth’s nude photos via their son’s Instagram page, @oyando_jnr — a move that outraged Kenyans and raised alarm over child exploitation and cyberbullying.
This ugly escalation has shocked a nation that once admired their love story — from romantic beginnings in Eldoret to welcoming their son in 2024. What was once #CoupleGoals has now become a cautionary tale of digital violence, toxic masculinity, and broken boundaries in Kenya’s influencer culture.
Lawyers, mental health experts, and women’s rights activists have called on the Communications Authority of Kenya, DCI, and cybercrime units to intervene.
Under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, the non-consensual distribution of intimate images is a criminal offense punishable by fines and up to two years in prison. Legal experts now warn that both Ruth and Mulamwah could face prosecution.
But perhaps the greatest victim in this unfolding drama is not either parent — but their innocent child, who now finds himself thrust into a digital battlefield of shame, power, and unresolved grief.
“This is no longer just gossip. It’s digital violence. It’s abuse. It’s trauma,” one children’s rights advocate stated.
As Kenya watches this tragic spectacle unfold, it raises deeper questions: Who protects children when parents weaponize them online? Who holds influencers accountable when fame turns toxic? And how do we ensure our digital spaces don’t become graveyards for dignity and mental health?
