Celebrated actors Kate Actress and Philip Karanja, known as Phil Director, have publicly announced their decision to end their marriage after spending several years together.

The celebrity couple tied the knot in November 2017 after dating for a period of time.

However, as of April this year, rumors began circulating about their separation. Kate Actress removed any trace of her spouse from her social media platforms.

Her page has recently become dedicated to her personal brand. Kate later posted a video of the family having a time, dispelling the rumors of the separation.

However, in a joint statement on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the two officially announced that they parted ways a while ago and requested netizens to respect their privacy for the sake of their children.

Kate Actress emphasized that their relationship was never a secret, but rather a matter of privacy. She expressed her gratitude to their loyal fans for their enduring support over the years.

"Kate Actress posted on her Instagram stories: ''We were never a secret, just private. To all our dear fans, ASANTENI SANA, for the support over the years.'"

The couple made it clear that they had come to a mutual decision to end their marriage, which happened some time ago.

"We came to a conclusion to end our marriage a long while ago and are separated. We sincerely request everyone to honour our wishes for privacy for us and our children,'' their join statement posted on Instagram indicated.

In response, Phil Director acknowledged the matter and conveyed that they would continue as friends and business partners, emphasizing the need to move forward with their lives without unnecessary speculation.

''Hii ni mambo ya watu wawili but allow us to add you to the group chat kidogo so we can proceed with our lives bila story mob. Kate Actress and I remain as friends, co-parents and business partners,'' he posted on his Instagram stories.