Gospel singer and “Twendi Twendi” hitmaker Justina Syokau has once again thrust her private life into the public spotlight, opening up about years of co-parenting struggles and making explosive claims linking her former partner to one of Kenya’s most prominent political families.
Speaking in a candid interview with radio host Alex Mwakideu, Syokau said her marriage collapsed shortly after the birth of her son in 2013 and alleged that her ex-husband has since failed to take responsibility for the child. The singer described the experience as emotionally and financially draining, saying she has raised the boy single-handedly for more than a decade.
Claims of ties to Kalonzo Musyoka
The allegations took a dramatic turn when Syokau claimed that her child’s father is a brother to Kalonzo Musyoka, the leader of the Wiper Democratic Movement. According to the singer, she was formally married into the family at their home in Saikuru and had personal interactions with the former Vice President.
Syokau further alleged that Musyoka once invited her to his Karen residence to meet her son, describing the encounter as cordial. She claimed that during the visit, the politician acknowledged the child as his nephew and offered Ksh 2,000.
Despite what she portrays as prestigious family connections, Syokau said her reality has been far from glamorous. She has repeatedly accused her ex-husband—whom she describes as a wealthy philanthropist and frequent donor to churches—of neglecting his own child. According to the singer, her efforts to seek redress through the courts have so far yielded no results.
In a bid to resolve the dispute, Syokau is now calling for a DNA test to establish paternity conclusively. She says her aim is not publicity but accountability, seeking a structured financial commitment that includes school fees and medical insurance for the child.
By invoking the Musyoka family name, Syokau has added a new layer of intrigue to what began as a domestic dispute, drawing national attention to her claims and underscoring her assertion that behind the public “glory” of her music career lies a painful personal struggle for her child’s rights.
