Karen Nyamu Confirms Breakup with Mugithi Singer Samidoh

After months of speculation, Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has officially confirmed that she and Mugithi star Samidoh have parted ways.

Rumors of their silent split had been circulating for some time, but neither had publicly addressed the matter—until now.

Nyamu: ‘We Fired Him’

In a recently shared video, Nyamu is seen conversing with MP Kururia inside a car, where she jokingly states that Samidoh was “fired” from his role as her partner.

“We will go to pay the dowry. He (Kururia) has been advising me a lot and convincing me that it’s not a bad thing. I feel encouraged and excited about a new chapter,” she said.

Kururia urged her to make wiser relationship choices in the future. While Nyamu has previously hinted at moving on, she has not revealed the identity of her new partner.

To set the record straight, Kururia asked whether Samidoh was originally the one expected to take dowry to her family.

“That one failed to handle things, so we fired him. We can only pity him. You can’t ask me that because you all saw what happened,” Nyamu responded.

She also brushed off critics who claim she doesn’t heed advice, asserting:

“I was chosen by the President, and he is the only one I listen to. As for the rest of you, we’ll meet in 2027.”

Nyamu’s Take on Polygamy

Throughout their relationship, Nyamu has been vocal about her support for polygamy, arguing that some men—like Samidoh—are “too much for one woman.”

“I support polygamy because some men, like Samidoh, have too much energy for just one woman. Why would you want to keep such a strong man all to yourself? Some men are meant to be shared—just accept it,” she once stated.

She also defended her involvement with Samidoh, maintaining that she had broken no laws.

“Kenya’s polygamy law, which was passed in Parliament, allows multiple wives. I haven’t done anything illegal by being in this situation,” she said.

The Samidoh Affair & Its Consequences

Nyamu has previously faced backlash for allegedly being the reason Samidoh’s marriage to Edday Nderitu fell apart.

She met the singer in late 2019 at a political event where he was performing. Their relationship led to the birth of their son in December 2020, followed by their daughter on February 26, 2022.

The affair put immense strain on Samidoh’s marriage, eventually prompting Edday to relocate to the U.S. with their children.

Despite their breakup, Nyamu has always praised Samidoh for being an involved father in their children’s lives.