Foi Wambui has been ordered to remain in a copyright battle over Mutoriah’s hit song “Beta” after a court rejected her attempt to have the case against her thrown out.

The actress and content creator is facing a lawsuit filed by musician Mutoriah over the alleged unauthorised use of his song in an Oppo smartphone advertisement.

The dispute centres on a skit Wambui featured in while promoting Oppo’s Reno 12 5G. Mutoriah claims his music was used without his permission or a synchronization licence.

A synchronization licence is required when copyrighted music is paired with visual content, particularly in commercial advertising.

Mutoriah says he discovered the advert circulating on social media on August 31, 2024.

He later issued a legal notice demanding an apology and other remedies over the alleged copyright infringement.

With the court rejecting Wambui’s bid to exit the case, the copyright dispute now remains alive, putting the use of music in Kenyan influencer and brand campaigns firmly under the spotlight.

Nicholas Kioko and Wambo Ashley have officially called it quits after four years together, revealing they quietly separated three months ago.

The Kenyan content creators confirmed their breakup in a joint statement shared on social media, saying the decision was mutual and made after careful consideration.

The former couple chose to keep the separation private as they processed the major change away from the public eye.

They have not disclosed the reason for their breakup.

Instead, Kioko and Wambo say their main focus is their three children, including their twin boys Roman and Romuald. They have also committed to co-parenting and maintaining a good relationship.

The pair built a huge following through family vlogs, YouTube content and joint brand partnerships.

Now, after four years together, they are beginning separate chapters while continuing to raise their children together.

Reverend Julian Kyula has broken his silence amid growing online speculation about his marriage, warning social media users to stay away from his family.

The Rhema Fest founder delivered the stern message during a church service as discussions about his marriage continued to spread online.

Kyula appeared visibly angry as he addressed those commenting on his family affairs.

“I will punch you and apologize. There is a side of me that you don’t know,” he said, according to The Kenyan Daily Post.

“You can call me all names, but when you touch my family, I will come for you.”

The remarks come amid social media reports surrounding Kyula’s marriage to Pastor Amanda.

She was reportedly absent from the recent Rhema Fest, while her social media accounts have since been set to private.

The developments have fueled fresh speculation among Kenyans online, with questions about what could be happening behind the scenes.

Kyula, however, has pushed back against the attention and warned people against involving themselves in his family matters.