Kenyan musician Kevin Kioko, widely known as Bahati, has weighed in after his fellow entertainers David Oyando, widely known as Mulamwah, and his ex-lover Ruth Njoki Karegi, alias Ruth K, were engaged in an online spat.
Taking to his official Instagram account on Thursday night, June 19, 2025, after the duo issued public apologies, Bahati urged the former lovebirds to resolve their family matters off social media.
The award-winning musician stressed the importance of privacy in resolving family issues, reminding them that healing and restoration are possible when protected from public scrutiny and media noise.
He further appealed to the public to pray for them so that God would reunite what had been lost, mend their hearts, and keep their child safe from the emotional toll of their dispute.
“I don’t easily comment on people’s affairs, but I don’t rejoice when families are broken. I urge the public to pray for this young couple, and above all, may God RESTORE what they have lost during this drama and HEAL THEIR HEARTS and protect the INNOCENT CHILD,” he stated.
“MY ONLY REQUEST TO MY FELLOW PARENTS MULAMWAH & RUTH (BECAUSE I CAN’T GET YOU ON PHONE)… PLEASE GET THIS OFF SOCIAL MEDIA… IT’S SAD BUT IT SHALL BE WELL IN JESUS’ NAME.”
Mulamwah and Ruth’s saga
Bahati’s advice comes after the duo both issued apologies on their respective social media channels after the feud, which saw the pair trading claims ranging from manipulation to disrespect both during and after their breakup, escalated rapidly.
Taking to his official social media channels on Thursday night, June 19, 2025, Mulamwah apologised to his ex-lover and his fans.
“I have retraced my steps and was driven by a lot of factors, but that does not justify the actions taken and done. I take back my words. Poleni sana to the fans; I have disappointed lots of you in so many ways. Pole sana to R.K. Mama Oyando. I forgive you; I hope you forgive too. Let’s focus on the work ahead, na tuombe mungu atupee mwelekeo, when it comes to making decisions in the future,” Mulamwah posted.
On her part, Ruth asked her followers for forgiveness, noting that she has been going through a lot privately.
“I want to start by saying I am truly sorry. I know today’s posts may have come off the wrong way, and I take full responsibility. I should have done better; I will be here. Behind the scenes, I’ve been going through a quiet storm that has reminded me just how much I carry every single day. As a single mom, raising my son is both my greatest responsibility and my biggest blessing. He’s the cousin I fight so hard. The reason I want to become a better woman. And the reason I’ve chosen to take a step back and refocus on what really matters- him, my growth, and my brand,” Ruth apologised.
Genesis of the feud
The bitter altercations were triggered by Ruth’s claims that she has been enduring disrespect from the comedian after their bitter separation.
“Sometimes silence is taken for granted. It’s been barely three months since the breakup, and I’ve faced disrespect in ways you wouldn’t even imagine in public and worse in private,” she lamented.
“I’m trying to heal, gather myself emotionally, but it’s draining. You send Ksh5000 and reverse it, then have the nerve to screenshot a photo I put so much effort into? The audacity is loud. Enough is enough. I take my respect back. One day I will tell my story.
In his defence, Mulamwah blamed Ruth for their breakup, stating that her friends influenced her decision to end things. He also noted that she was being disrespectful to his parents.
“It was a nice ride, young lady. Don’t cry wolf. You broke your own home with your two hands. I warned you of the so-called friends; now see… You never listened; you kept following their advice until they helped you move out of home to Ruaka because of their jealousy of your home, family, and achievements,” he stated.
“I gave you some deals and a name online; you got money and became proud; you disrespected me and my parents as well. You are staying under my shelter, yet you are buying your household items. A day came; you found reasons for you to leave me and left.”
