Media personality Willis Raburu and his partner, Ivy Namu, have officially separated after five years together.

Ivy Namu confirmed the breakdown of the relationship via a brief statement posted on her Instagram stories, ending weeks of speculation among fans.

“Willis Raburu and I have decided to go our separate ways, kindly respect our privacy at this moment,” read the post Ms Namu posted.

The couple had been together for five years, frequently sharing their parenting journey and life milestones with their online community.

The public statement was kept brief and direct, focused on confirming the separation without delving into the private details behind the decision.

Neither party has issued further commentary, with both expected to focus on co-parenting moving forward.

Willis Raburu in USA

According to Mr Raburu’s social media posts, the celebrated TV host and a brand ambassador of many products, he is in USA watching the ongoing World Cup championship; he kept the online community connected with the short reels of France vs Senegal match at New York Jersy Stadium.

The former Citizen TV anchor and 10 Over 10 host has struggled with bad luck in relationships since entering the public eye.

He dated and became engaged to former colleague Sally Mbilu, but the relationship ended after he met Marya Prude.

His marriage to Prude ended badly, leaving the two in no talking terms for years.