NAIROBI, Kenya – Popular Kikuyu gospel artist and philanthropist Karangu Muraya has issued a public apology to his partner, Triza Mamake Muraya, following widespread backlash over a leaked audio in which her private struggles were demeaned in a conversation involving his friends.
In a statement released on Saturday, Karangu admitted to failing Triza and said he takes full responsibility for the pain he caused her and their family.
“Triza, I have wronged you. I have said and done things that caused you pain. I know I have failed you, and I take full responsibility for my mistakes,” Karangu said. “Please find it in your heart to remember both my wrong and my many rights.”
His apology comes days after a disturbing audio recording emerged, in which two women—identified as Essy and Esther Baumbach—were heard discussing Triza’s alleged personal hygiene and appearance after she moved to Nairobi.
In the recording, Essy described Triza as wearing worn-out undergarments, prompting an uproar from the public over the invasion of her dignity.
According to online reports, Karangu was on a call with Essy during the conversation, recorded it, and later shared the audio with third parties.
The move sparked condemnation from netizens and public figures alike, with many accusing him of betraying the woman he once publicly celebrated.
Facing mounting criticism, Karangu acknowledged that he had allowed frustration, pressure, and emotional instability to cloud his judgment.
He also cited personal challenges, including his brother’s illness, as a factor in his recent behaviour, but insisted that none of it justified how he treated Triza.
“You are the mother of my children. You deserve respect and protection from me—not pain,” he said, adding: “From my heart, I am asking you to forgive me. I want to rebuild the trust I have broken.”
Karangu also extended an apology to his followers, family, business partners, and the public for disappointing them.
“To my friends, followers, my brands, and my family—I also ask for your forgiveness. Pray for me and my family. I am human. I have made mistakes, but I am determined to stand again and correct my wrongs,” he said.
He ended his apology with a humble prayer: “Mungu anipe nguvu ya kusimama tena — this time as a better man.”