Phil Karanja recently opened up about the valuable lessons he gained after his divorce from actress Catherine Kamau, popularly known as Kate Actress.
In an interview with Cleaning The Airwaves (CTA), Phil shared that rather than assigning blame for the breakdown of his marriage, he chose to focus inward and engage in self-reflection.
“Divorce pushed me to introspect, to examine where I fell short, what I missed, and what I could have improved. It’s never productive to play the blame game. During that time, I sought conversations with men and women who had experienced divorce,” he shared.
Phil also explained that these interactions inspired him to make a personal vow: to avoid harboring bitterness about the experience in the years to come.
“You meet someone who’s been divorced for five years, and they’re still bitter. I told myself I don’t want to be that person. I decided not to channel my anger or blame towards my ex-wife. Instead, I chose to focus on myself and acknowledge where I made mistakes,” he said.
Kate Actress and Phil Karanja’s Separation
In September 2023, the former couple publicly announced their divorce through a joint statement on social media. They requested privacy to protect their children.
“We reached the decision to end our marriage a while back and have since separated. We kindly ask everyone to respect our request for privacy for the sake of our children,” the statement read.
Phil reiterated that their relationship would remain amicable as they continued to co-parent and collaborate professionally.
“This is a matter between two people, but we wanted to address it briefly so we can move forward. Kate and I remain friends, co-parents, and business partners,” he stated.
Speculation about their separation surfaced in April 2023 when fans observed that Kate Actress had deleted photos of Phil from her social media accounts. At the time, she addressed the rumors through her Instagram stories, reassuring followers that her marriage remained intact.
Following their split, Kate has introduced her new partner to the public. The pair have been seen together at various events and vacations, indicating that both she and Phil are moving forward and embracing new chapters in their lives.
