Kenyan actress Catherine Kamau, popularly known as Kate Actress, has once again shown maturity and grace in co-parenting with her ex-husband, film director Phil Karanja.

Despite their public split in 2023, the two have maintained an amicable relationship — a dynamic that was tested recently when Phil publicly introduced his new girlfriend, Mukami Maina, via Instagram.

The soft launch featured a romantic photo on his Stories, marking the first time he confirmed being in a relationship since divorcing Kate. The announcement sparked curiosity among fans, who were keen to see how Kate would react.

Mukami, 25, is a law student and content creator with a growing social media following. She has carved a niche around lifestyle and literacy advocacy, often sharing her passion for books.

As part of Literacy Month, she recently toured several bookstores, encouraging her followers to embrace reading.

“Spent this weekend checking out the different stores participating in Literacy Month… happy to see more and more activities coming up for book and literacy lovers,” she wrote.

Mukami has also secured a brand endorsement, further boosting her online presence.

Instead of showing bitterness or indifference, Kate Actress offered a warm and witty response to Mukami’s post, noting her daughter’s benefit from having a book-loving influence.

“At least Njeri has found a bestie who reads,” she commented.

The remark was widely interpreted as Kate’s blessing — not only welcoming Mukami into her daughter’s life but also signalling acceptance of her ex-husband’s new chapter.

Adding intrigue to the story, social media users resurfaced a 2022 Facebook post showing that Mukami once worked under Kate. Despite this history, Kate’s gracious reaction earned her widespread praise from fans, who lauded her maturity and commitment to peaceful co-parenting.

Many noted that her decision to embrace rather than oppose ensures a stable, positive environment for her daughter.

With Phil moving on in love and Kate openly expressing goodwill, the former couple continues to prove that separations don’t have to be messy — especially when children’s well-being comes first.