Phil Karanja recently reflected on the valuable lessons he learned after his divorce from actress Catherine Kamau, also known as Kate Actress. In an interview with Cleaning The Airwaves (CTA), he discussed how the end of his marriage led him to embark on a journey of self-reflection, rather than assigning blame.
He explained, “Divorce prompted me to look inward, to evaluate where I fell short, what I missed, and what I could have done better. Blaming others is never productive. During this time, I engaged in conversations with people who had been through divorce.”
These discussions inspired Phil to make a personal commitment: he vowed to avoid holding onto bitterness in the years that followed. He shared, “You meet people who’ve been divorced for years, yet they’re still carrying resentment. I didn’t want to be that person. I decided not to focus my anger or blame on my ex-wife, but instead, I chose to work on myself and recognize where I went wrong.”
In September 2023, the couple publicly announced their divorce with a joint statement on social media, requesting privacy for the sake of their children. “We made the decision to end our marriage some time ago and have since separated. We ask for privacy during this period, particularly for the well-being of our children,” the statement read.
Despite the end of their romantic relationship, Phil emphasized that they remained on good terms. “This is between two individuals, but we wanted to address it briefly so we can move on. Kate and I are still friends, co-parents, and business partners,” he affirmed.
Rumors about their separation began circulating in April 2023, when fans noticed that Kate Actress had removed photos of Phil from her social media profiles. She later addressed these speculations on Instagram, assuring followers that her marriage was still intact.
Since the split, Kate has introduced a new partner, and the couple has been spotted together at various events and vacations, signaling that both she and Phil are embracing new chapters in their lives.
