Kenyan actor and media personality Daddie Marto has signalled a change in tone following his recent public outburst over his troubled marriage to Koku Lwanga.
In a series of Instagram Stories posted, Marto admitted that emotions had gotten the better of him when he previously aired grievances about his estranged wife and their relationship breakdown.
While he stopped short of issuing a direct apology, his latest remarks suggested a desire to de-escalate the public drama.
“I was emotional,” he wrote. “But from now on, I will not expose any more about my failed marriage. As the head of my house, I should have covered my family in prayers.”
The statement comes after weeks of public back-and-forth between the former couple, starting when Koku Lwanga shared a series of explosive allegations against Marto, accusing him of infidelity, abandonment, and abuse — claims he has firmly denied.
The online exchanges drew intense attention from fans, fellow celebrities, and gossip blogs, with the story dominating entertainment headlines.
Marto’s earlier responses had been defensive and confrontational, as he sought to counter Koku’s claims while framing himself as a victim of public misrepresentation.
However, his latest Instagram update appears to mark a shift towards restraint, invoking his role as “head of the house” and the responsibility he feels to protect his family’s dignity.
While he did not retract his previous statements or address specific allegations, his choice of words signalled that the actor may be opting for a more private approach going forward.
The couple, once celebrated as one of Kenya’s most charming public love stories, have now become the subject of intense scrutiny, with their separation playing out almost entirely online. Marto’s new resolve to “cover his family in prayers” rather than expose further details could be a move to restore some privacy and calm in an already heated situation.