Kenyan media personality Willis Raburu and his longtime partner, Ivy Namu, have reportedly gone their separate ways, bringing an end to a relationship that had captivated fans for years.

The news emerged on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, after Ivy Namu shared a brief but emotional statement on her Instagram Stories confirming the separation.

“Willis Raburu and I have decided to go our separate ways. Kindly respect our privacy at this moment,” she wrote.

The announcement immediately sparked reactions online, with many Kenyans expressing surprise given the couple’s public displays of affection and seemingly strong family bond over the years.

Notably, Raburu had not commented on the development at the time of publication. The former television presenter is currently in the United States enjoying the ongoing FIFA World Cup festivities and has continued sharing updates from his trip without addressing the breakup announcement.

End of the ‘Bazu and Mazu’ Love Story

Raburu and Namu, affectionately known to their followers as “Bazu and Mazu,” became one of Kenya’s most-followed celebrity couples.

The pair got engaged in July 2022 during an elaborate, highly publicized proposal that coincided with their son’s first birthday celebration.

The romantic event remains one of the most memorable celebrity proposals in recent years.

As family and friends gathered for the birthday celebration, singer Nviiri the Storyteller surprised guests by serenading the couple moments before Raburu dropped to one knee with an engagement ring.

Shortly afterward, fellow Sol Generation artist Ben Soul appeared carrying a bouquet of roses as Raburu professed his love.

“You’re my love, my everything,” Raburu said before slipping the ring onto Namu’s finger.

Namu later celebrated the proposal on social media, writing:

“A thousand times yes, in this lifetime and the next.”

At the time, the couple was expecting their second child, further cementing what seemed like a growing family and a promising future.

A Relationship That Followed Public Heartbreak

Raburu’s relationship with Ivy Namu began after the breakdown of his marriage to Mary Ngami, popularly known as Marya Prude.

The former couple separated in 2020 after several years together.

The split attracted significant media attention at the time, with reports alleging marital difficulties and claims of infidelity. Raburu and Marya eventually went their separate ways, ending one of Kenya’s most closely watched celebrity marriages.

Following that separation, Raburu found love again with Namu, and together they built a relationship that many fans viewed as a fresh chapter in his life.

Their family moments, travel adventures, and affectionate social media posts earned them a loyal following online.

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