Jacque Maribe fires back at Anne Kiguta for taking shots at ´lover´, Dennis Itumbi

K24´s Punchline host, Anne Kiguta is a no-nonsense political journalist who goes for what she wants and won´t retreat until she gets what she came for.

Her most recent Sunday interview on ´Punchline´was with controversial personality, Dennis Itumbi.

What Anne Kiguta was trying to understand is, how Dennis Itumbi, his alleged lover, Jacque Maribe and other controversial personalities were able to clinch the Head of State commendation from President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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The Awards

Therefore, Anne questions whether these awards were actually given to well deserving personalities. Or which criteria exactly, was used to arrive at the individuals accorded the award.

Among the individuals commended back in 2017, include Dennis Itumbi, Jacue Maribe, popular Githeri man and controversial blogger, Robert Alai.

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An award that saw these individuals trend for as long as they were the topic of discussion even though masses questioned the criteria used.

Through his Facebook page, vocal legislator, Babu Owino stated:

He [President Uhuru Kenyatta] should revoke awards previously given to undeserving individuals in the past so that the name Kenya remains associated with Glory and not mediocrity.

Dennis Itumbi´s defense

Exclusively with Anne Kiguta, this was Dennis Itumbi´s response in regard to the awarded Head of State commendations:

This (award) was my boss just saying ‘Dennis, well done. The issues (which led to my consideration for this award) were two. One was the attempt to connect Nakuru to free wifi. The second one was introducing a digital infrastructure for government and that was both human and physical. There was a contract with the County Government of Nakuru (about the wifi) then. For two years, the wifi worked in some places and didn’t work in other places. By the way, it was done without using public money so in essence, it was a good attempt.

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According to him, he was well-deserving of the award, adding that:

Heroes are in different categories. there are those who fought for Independence and those whose works have been admired by the public. The national awards and honors secretariat receives nominations from various stake holders. They analyse the individuals and select the most qualified.

Jacque´s comeback

However, Anne Kiguta met her match after fellow journalist, Jacque Maribe took a jibe at her for questioning awards she seemed not to even understand in the first place.

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Jacque´s response reads:

My bestie @dennisitumbi is having a convo on K24 Punchline. Question is he and I among others got HSC awards. Problem is people don’t research how these awards are given. Riswa! Tunaelewa! Mungu mbele. Well done sweetie @dennisitumbi
I am, @jacquemaribe HSC

This ignited mixed reactions from Kenyans who aired:

Maribe HSC vs Kipchoge HSC…Riswaaaa

 

You think Anne Kiguta gat issues with HSC awards ????

 

Maribe is a GOAT.. how does she manage to cook in her single pot.. all those food without making poison

 

You got the award on the ground that he was your boyfriend!!! Your attempt to continue referring yourself as HSC is therefore quashed!!!

 

We don’t have to research mama if you got it good of you. But sincerely speaking do you think you are batter than Eliud Kipchoge that the state should recognise you before him? Maybe the strength of a woman played the part, what Of Githeri Man???. Ipo siku itafika Dada ukutane na Monicah ana kwa ana kizimbani na Mungu Atakuwa jaji mkuu…. Ipo siku Mama.. Hatujasahau na hatutawahi sahau.

 

Woo-hoo riswa hii itabaki story watu wamechaganya no one knows what Itumbi is to maribe this girl is one lucky human # well-done sweetie

Ann Kiguta: “You don’t see me hanging out with other celebs because I keep real friends”

K24 news anchor Anne Kiguta has opened up on why she’s rarely seen in celebrity circles.

Speaking in an interview, the former Citizen TV news anchor confessed that she doesn’t hang out so much with other celebs because she values small circles which mostly have real friends.

I do but my mentor is a private individual so I won’t reveal them, and actually it’s not one, it’s a group of people,” she said. 

Private

She went on to add that since her mentors are private people, she avoids the celeb circles because they don’t like the publicity.

“I have been so blessed that there is a group of people who can put up with me… I keep very real friendships, you don’t see me hanging out with a bunch celebrities and I’m not saying that celeb friendships are not real. But my friends are you know my gung ho friends. If I do not have a packet of milk can I come and tell you, ya maziwa. You know I’m too grown to have time for such games,” she said in the interview.

 

A no-nonsense Anne Kiguta back in the turbulent political ´boxing ring´ [watch]

TV Queen, Anne Kiguta makes hard-hitting comeback months after dumping Citizen TV.

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The media personality who is a seasoned TV journalist makes a new show debut, Punchline, on K24 come Sunday, the 21st of July at 9pm.

Good morning!

Let´s get ready to rumble!

#punchline #punchline #punchline

Happy to be back

Known for her wild game in Political interviews, she is set to host guests away from the custom studio format setting.

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Interestingly, she will be conducting her interviews inside a boxing ring to put it clear that she´ll be tough on her guests.

Comeback

In the show´s promo, we see her in boxing gloves before the teaser video shows her taking them off in style.

I am back now because I’m ready to do what I love

and because it is so necessary in this season, to bring a fresh perspective to the uncertain political climate Kenya is facing.

I’m passionate about my country and I intend to speak up.

So when Peter Opondo (Editor-in-Chief) recalled me to the frontlines, there was only one answer to give- a resounding yes!

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Additionally, with a known history having hosted the who-is-who in the political scene, it is no doubt that her guest list is flocked with high profile politicians.

The show is called Punchline and airs this Sunday night at 9:30pm.

It’s a straight-talking, no-holds-barred brawl. It’s bold, authentic, pulls-no-punches, wildly entertaining and signature me

Teaser

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