Kenyans are talking nonstop about claims that Phil Karanja regrets wedding his ex, Kate Actress, after splashing more than KSh 10 million on their big day years ago. Gossip pages lit up with the story, saying the director now looks back with some second thoughts following their split.
It all kicked off when posts started flying around on social media, pointing fingers at Phil for feeling the pinch of that massive spend. Their wedding back in 2017 was the stuff of dreams – white outfits, beautiful setups, guests everywhere, and the whole celebrity treatment.
Things changed in 2023 when the couple announced their separation and later divorce in a joint statement, citing incompatibility. There was no drama, no finger-pointing, nothing but just separation over divergent paths.
They share kids, and both have stressed co-parenting comes first. Kate, real name Catherine Kamau, has moved forward in her acting career, while Phil keeps directing hits and growing his production house.
These new whispers about regret caught fire quickly. Gossip accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and X shared the same line: Phil allegedly wishes he hadn’t gone so big on the wedding now that it’s over.
But hold on – nothing direct from Phil himself backs this up. No interview quotes, no posts from him complaining. It’s all coming from those entertainment rumour spots that love stirring the pot.
Phil has opened up recently about life after divorce. In chats last year, he talked about personal growth, learning from the experience, and not holding onto bitterness.
He even mentioned regretting some business moves that cost him money, but nothing specific about the wedding budget. Back in the day, right after the ceremony, Kate herself admitted they went all out and ended up broke for a bit – laughing about it as part of the adventure.
Online, people are split. Some feel for Phil, saying who wouldn’t think twice about dropping that kind of cash on something that didn’t last. “Weddings are expensive, and divorces hurt even more,” one comment read. Others push back hard: “Money spent on love isn’t wasted if it was real at the time.” Plenty remind everyone that celebrity breakups get dissected way too much, and private feelings shouldn’t fuel public gossip.
Kate has stayed quiet on this latest round. She’s been focusing on work, family, and her own journey, occasionally sharing glimpses of happier times or motivational posts. Phil, too, seems busy with projects and new chapters — spotted looking sharp and positive in recent shots.
This isn’t the first time old wedding stories resurface for them. Years ago, they both joked about the costs and how it left them starting over financially. But alleging regret now? It feels like a fresh spin on an old tale, especially with no solid source.
At the heart of it, marriages end – even the flashy ones. Phil and Kate built something beautiful once, and they’ve handled the end with grace that many admire.
Whether Phil Karanja regrets wedding expenses or not, only he knows. For now, the chatter keeps going, but life moves on. Fans will watch what both do next, hoping for peace and good things ahead.
