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What Betty Kyalo had to say after fans pressured her to speak about Jackie Maribe’s drama  

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Citizen TV employee Jackie Maribe has been swimming in a lot of drama ever since she, and boyfriend Joseph Irungu, were accused of murdering Monica Kimani.

The on-going court case is being followed closely by the whole country as citizens await the ruling which will be done next year.

Fellow news anchor Betty Kyalo was asked by a fan to speak about the case recently while on an Instagram live video and she totally refused. The fan wanted to know her take but Betty said she can’t address the case.

“What can you say about Jacque Maribe?” the fan asked. 

“Oh goodness! I cannot get into that topic right now.” she replied. 

Soft news

Instead, Betty addressed softer issues such as why she doesn’t love avocados and hates cooking eggs because of their smell.

“I don’t like the smell of the eggs she said. “Funny enough I don’t like avocado either. Unless I’m eating the avocado with sugar.”

Jacque Maribe speaks on joining politics in 2022

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Jacque Maribe’s birthday celebration at a restaurant in Kilimani had hidden agenda, the Citizen TV journalists turned a year older on Tuesday December 18th.

Also read: Jacque Maribe celebrates her birthday with colleagues at Citizen TV and family members (Photos)

Maribe invited women from her home county of Murang’a during her birthday celebration at the restaurant in Kilimani.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BriTTYuHJ9A/

Politics

Apparently the women attended the birthday party to assure her of their support if she decides to vie form Murang’a Woman Rep seat come 2022.

Maribe however indicated that she has interest to dive into politics, she however stressed that she will make her intention known when the right time comes.

“It is something I would be interested in when the time is right,” Jacque Maribe was quoted by the Star.

 

 

 

 

Shix Kapienga to Jacque Maribe: 2018 has been a nightmare for you

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Jacque Maribe’s woes started on September 27th when she was arrested a few hours after being summoned to Kilimani Police Station to record statement after being linked to the brutal murder of Monica Kimani.

She was finally released on bail on October 30th, but she walked out of Lang’ata women prison a day later on October 31. Jacque spent a total of 32 days in detention.

It was a tough time for Jacque who is a mother of a four year old boy. Even after her release, she still couldn’t resume normal duties at Citizen TV as conditions for her bail restricted her from going back on air or conducting interviews.

Birthday

Jacque turned a year older on November 18th and her Best Friend Forever (BFF) Shix Kapienga penned an encouragement message to her.

“2018 has been a nightmare for you ma’ but that doesn’t mean 2019 will be the same…with God by your side, everything is possible!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY love.
Welcome to your break through season @jacquemaribe ❤️❤️❤️❤️,” wrote Shix Kapienga.

Jacque Maribe and Shix Kapienga
Jacque Maribe and Shix Kapienga

Jacque Maribe celebrates her birthday with colleagues at Citizen TV and family members (Photos)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Jacque Maribe turned a year older on Tuesday December 18th. This time round it wasn’t Dennis Itumbi who surprised her with birthday cake at work, but rather her colleagues at Citizen TV.

Maribe resumed duties at Citizen TV but not as a reporter or anchor as terms of her bail forbids her from being on TV or conducting interviews.

Also read: Linus Kaikai confirms Jacque Maribe has resumed duties at Citizen TV after missing in action for two months

Jacque’s colleagues at Citizen TV surprised her with a birthday cake on her birthday. Even her boss Linus Kaikai joined the party to sing her birthday song.

2nd birthday party

Jacque Maribe hosted her second birthday party at a restaurant in Kilimani where she invited some women from her home county of Murang’a.

 

 

 

Dennis Itumbi once again writes a sweet poem for Jacque Maribe on her birthday

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Dennis Itumbi and Jacque Maribe are more than Best Friends Forever (BFFs), only the two of them can describe the nature of relationship they have.

Itumbi has wrote several sweet poems for Jacque, even when she was about to be granted bail the State House operative wrote her a poem.

The two however have denied multiple times that they are dating, this despite all the romantic things that Itumbi has been doing for Maribe.

Birthday

Jacque Maribe turned a year older on December 18th. In 2015, Itumbi disrupted live broadcast on Citizen TV to surprise Maribe with a birthday cake.

This year however, Itumbi has decided to write a poem for Maribe on her birthday;

I wrote this one late,

Kindly carry it to the car as you go to court today,

That is why I slip this under your door,

Happy Birthday Jacque Maribe,

Been standing outside your door,

With pen and notebook,

Thinking how Tragic a year you had,
Impressed by the Magic you have,

Aware that like someone said,
A challenge, only becomes an obstacle when you bow to it.

So here my birthday note,

At least one day this year find a very rainy mid-morning, I will come with an umbrella,

So that, I can hold just one raindrop for you, place it on your bicep and watch it roll down.

I ask for no more,
Just a chance to watch you re-introduce yourself in 2019,

With your wounds – Yes.

With your visible scars – Yes.

But with fresh stamina.. Undettered passion

Because you are,

Jacque Maribe.

Happy Birthday!

Linus Kaikai confirms Jacque Maribe has resumed duties at Citizen TV after missing in action for two months

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Jacque Maribe was arrested in connection with the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani on September 29th 2018. She had not been at Royal Media offices until a few days ago.

Justice James Wakiaga ruled that Maribe should not be on television to anchor news or conduct interviews when he released her on bail on October 30th.

Maribe has however resumed duties at Citizen TV, but she is careful not to violate terms of her bail as she could easily be shipped back to Langata prison.

News editor
Jacque Maribe at Citizen TV studio before the Monica Kimani murder case
Jacque Maribe at Citizen TV studio before the Monica Kimani murder case

Royal Media Services innovations director Linus Kaikai confirmed that Maribe had resumed duties. Speaking during an interview with Word Is, Kaikai revealed that the management is yet to decide on what she will be doing since bail conditions forbids her from going back on air or conducting interviews.

“She just came in and she first needs to settle in. We will decide internally on what she will be doing but she remains an employee of Citizen TV,” said Linus Kaikai.

Other sources say Maribe will just be a news editor who will compile and arrange stories that will run on air on Citizen TV.

 

 

Don’t mess with my family! Jacque Maribe and her elder sister Cathylene Maribe spend quality time together (Photo)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Jacque Maribe’s family stuck with her through thick and thin. Her elder sister Cathylene Maribe and father Mwangi Maribe have shown her full support ever since she was summoned and subsequently arrested.

The Citizen TV anchor was summoned to Kilimani police station on September 27th to record a statement in regard the brutal murder of Monica Kimani.

She was accompanied to the station with her father, Kenyans were wowed with how her father literally shielded her from journalists eager to take her photos.

Don’t mess with my family

Cathylene Maribe has been sharing motivational posts on social media to show her kid sister support. She recently shared a photo of Jacque and her son and captioned it;

“On my don’t mess with list.. my two babies #Fam.”

 

Jacque Maribe’s friends explain why they are yet to re-admit her back to their WhatsApp groups even after she was released from prison

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Jacque Maribe was expelled from nearly all WhatsApp groups she was a member after she was arrested in connection with the brutal murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.

Jacque’s friends reveal that they were forced to expel her from the WhatsApp groups after they started receiving messages from her iPhone yet her phone had been confiscated by authorities to aid the investigations into Monica’s murder.

“We had to ‘left’ her from various WhatsApp groups in which she was in because we realised the messages were being read. And you know some of those groups have crazy stuff on there. Once she gets back her phone and number we will add her back,” a friend was quoted by Word Is.

Court ruling
Jacque Maribe
Jacque Maribe

On Tuesday November 27th, Justice Wakiaga directed that Jacque to be allowed access to her house. She had protested against the prosecution’s continued refusal to let her access her house, and also detain her car and phone, saying she had been forced to borrow everything she needs.

But Jacque won’t be getting her phone back anytime soon, the iPhone might be used as an exhibit. Justice Wakiaga will rule on whether Jacque will get back her car or not on December 18th.

 

 

 

 

 

Mother’s love!! Jackie Maribe’s mum comforts Jowi in court after ‘I’m being tortured in Kamiti’ claim (photo)

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Jacque Maribe and Joseph ‘Jowie’ Irungu appeared before Justice James Wakiaga yet again on Tuesday.

Irungu claimed in court that he was tortured at Kamiti Maximum prison and also needed surgery since the gunshot wound on his left hand is yet to be treated.

Irungu told court he was willing to spend his own cash to treat the arm.

Court proceeding

The Court directed that Irungu be admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital unconditionally or he would be freed on bail to seek medication at a hospital of his choice.

“Court: Surely, we cannot hold a man in need of medication. What if he dies in our hands? Is it possible to allow the family to produce a car and prisons provide guard. I order that the accused be admitted at KNH today, whether Gvt owes KNH money or not. No fee should be demanded from the accused. If he is not admitted today, the court will allow him to seek medical treatment at a hospital of his choice. It is so ordered,” Dennis Itumbi later said in a post while giving a recap of how the proceeding went.

After the case, Jackie’s mum was captured in a photo comforting Irungu. The photo has been doing rounds on social media proving truly nothing beats a mother’s love.

Jacque Maribe fights back after being denied access to her house in Lang’ata 

Posted on by Martin Oduor

It has been two months since Jacque Maribe was first arrested in connection with the brutal murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.

Police cordoned off Jacque’s house in Royal Park, Lang’ata after vital documents believed to belong to Monica where found there.

The Citizen TV anchor has not been allowed to access her house ever since she was released from police custody. Her friend Dennis Itumbi took to Twitter on Monday November 26th to complain about how the prosecution was ‘harassing’ her.

Jacque fights back

In a fresh application filed in court, Jacque through her lawyer Katwa Kigen has accused the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji of acting in contempt of court by refusing to allow her to have her house as well as witness statements relating to her trial.

Jacque wants her house back plus access to all the documents the prosecution intends to use in her trial over the murder of Monica Kimani.

 

 

Eric Omondi adds a new twist to Jacque Maribe’s son paternity puzzle

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Eric Omondi and Jacque Maribe dated years ago before they broke up sometimes in February 2015. Jacque indirectly announced the breakup when she was seen publicly exchanging saliva with Dennis Itumbi.

The comedian is also rumored to be the one who fathered Jacque’s 4-year-old son Zahari. He fueled the speculation further when he posted a photo of  Maribe’s son on his Instagram account on October 9th.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BotYTZEFmCS/?utm_source=ig_embed

Elusive Eric

Eric however remains tight-lipped and elusive about the paternity of Jacque Maribe’s son. The comedian indirectly suggested he was the kid’s father during a recent interview with Massawe Jappani on Radio Jambo.

“That question is private, you understand?” Eric Omondi responded when he was asked if he was Zahari’s father.

Asked why he posted Zahari’s photo on his Instagram account, Eric explained that;

“That question has been asked a lot. There are people who have called me up to ask why I posted the child’s photo. It is a difficult question.”

 

 

‘Maribe saved me while we were in high school’ Size 8 shares how Maribe used to help her

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Gospel singer Size 8 has opened up of how news anchor Jacque Maribe helped her while they were in High school at State House girls.

In an interview with comedian Chipukeezy, the singer explained that she was very broke while in high school but Maribe always gave her half of her shopping which mostly included pads.

Friend in need

Size 8 came from a very poor family and had a tough life especially after being sponsored and joining State House girls.

“In high school, Jacque Maribe was really there for me, yeye ndiye alikuwa ananibuyia sanitary towels,” she said.

“She used to come with shopping and split into two, she would give me and even pads. So when I see my face on the packet of pads as the brand ambassador of Softcare pads, I testify because my life is evidence that it doesn’t matter who you are or what you do. God can do exceedingly and abundantly above all you can ever ask, think or imagine.”

 

 

Super hilarious memes on how Dennis Itumbi is going to ‘feast’ now that Jacque Maribe has been released

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Jacque Maribe was released on bail on Tuesday October 30th. Her fiancé Joseph Irungu was however denied bail and will remaind in prison until the case is determined.

While granting Maribe bail, Justice James Wakiaga said there was no likelihood of her skipping bail because she is a well-known television personality with many connections and strong family ties.

“She is a single mother of a young child who needs her presence. The law gives the mother a lot of responsibility of bringing up a child and it is only fair if she stays with the child during the period of her trial to teach him how to become a better citizen,” Justice Wakianga ruled.

Reactions

Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) came up with hilarious meme showing how Dennis Itumbi is celebrating Jacque’s release. The State House operative had been very supportive to Jacque ever since she was arrested.

Below are some of the memes that showed on on Twitter after Maribe was released:

https://twitter.com/kabanya/status/1057213964659109888

https://twitter.com/Emmah017/status/1057219541812547584

https://twitter.com/japheth_bor/status/1055418848428605440

https://twitter.com/Nyigi_/status/1057224082876440576

He’s nothing but a woman eater! Mixed reactions after Judge described Jowie a male version of a slay queen

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Kenyans have been left pondering High Court Judge James Wakiaga’s description of murder suspect Joseph Irungu, alias Jowie after he denied him bail yesterday and granting Jacque Maribe.

According to the judge, Irungu was denied bail because he’s as a male version of a slay queen and has no house to go to.

“A male version of a slay queen, which for lack of a better word, I’ll call a woman eater. He was living in the house of the second accused. driving the second accused’s car, with no known source of income since 2017 when he provided security for some Jubilee politicians,” said Wakiaga. 

Maribe has been released on a Sh1 million cash bail in the Monica Kimani murder case. She was granted an alternative of a Sh2 million bond or three sureties of a similar amount. Her fiance Joseph Irungu alias Jowie, on the other hand, will remain in custody for the rest of the murder trial.

No address

The next hearing is in June 2019. Wakiaga said that Irungu has no home to go to or any sibling that awaits him therefore shouldn’t be granted bail.

“Whereas the first accused (Irungu) has indicated that his siblings are likely to find him an alternative accommodation, there’s no evidence placed before this court to support this preposition,” Wakiaga said. 

“The first accused has no known assets in the country say for an intention to set up a private security firm. I therefore find him to be with not fixed aboard, lacking any deep emotional occupation or family ties in the country and is likely to abscond should need arise,” he added.

No reading news, commenting or participate in any interview- Court warns Maribe after she’s released on bail 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

After being released on a Sh1 million cash bail in the Monica Kimani murder case and granted an alternative of a Sh2 million bond or three sureties of a similar amount, Maribe has also been ordered by court to stop anchoring news and appearing on any interviews.

While granting Maribe’s bail application, Justice James Wakiaga ordered the news anchor not to take part in interviews related to the murder case which has been set to hearing from June 18-27, 2019.

“The accused shall not read news, comment or participate in any interview directly or indirectly related to this case,  she shall not read news during the period this matter is fixed for hearing, she shall not interview any parties directly or indirectly connected with this case including the victim’s family, advocate, prosecution witnesses, and trial court,” said Wakiaga.

Irungu

He also added that Maribe’s order was subjected to review. Irungu was denied bail and will spent more time in jail before the next hearing set for 2019.

“He was living in the house of the second accused (Maribe), driving her car with no known source of income since 2017 when he provided security to some Jubilee Party politicians. Whereas the first accused (Irungu) has indicated that his siblings are likely to find him an alternative accommodation, there’s no evidence placed before this court to support this preposition,” Justice Wakiaga said. 

3 strict conditions set for Jacque Maribe as she is released on bail

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Justice James Wakiaga on Tuesday October 30th granted Jacque Maribe bail after after a month-long incarceration. The judge however denied her fiancé Joseph Irungu bail.

The Citizen TV anchor secured Kes 2 million surety bond with an alternative of Kes 1 million cash bail with three sureties of a similar amount.

The judge said there was no likelihood of Maribe skipping bail because she is a well-known television personality with many connections and strong family ties.

“She is a single mother of a young child who needs her presence. The law gives the mother a lot of responsibility of bringing up a child and it is only fair if she stays with the child during the period of her trial to teach him how to become a better citizen,” Justice Wakianga ruled.

3 conditions
Dennis Itumbi and Jacque Maribe in court after she was granted bail
Dennis Itumbi and Jacque Maribe in court after she was granted bail

Wakianga issued three strict conditions which Jacque Maribe should adhere to if she is to stay out of prison for the duration of Monica Kimani’s murder case.

The three conditions include:

1. The accused shall not read news, comment or participate in any interview directly or indirectly related to this case

2. Maribe shall not read news during the period this matter is fixed for hearing

3. Maribe shall not interview any parties directly or indirectly connected with this case including the victim’s family, advocate, prosecution witnesses, and trial court

 

Eric Omondi: Am waiting for court verdict to issue comment on Jacque Maribe

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Eric Omondi and Jacque Maribe dated years ago before they broke up sometimes in February 2015. Jacque indirectly announced the breakup when she was seen publicly exchanging saliva with Dennis Itumbi.

The comedian is also rumored to be the one who fathered Jacque’s son Zahari. He further fueled the speculations when he posted a photo of  Maribe’s son on his instagram account on October 9th.

Eric however remains tight-lipped on Jacque Maribe’s case. The Citizen TV anchor was slapped with murder charge over her involvement in the brutal killing of Monica Kimani.

Waiting for case to be determined
Jacque Maribe and her fiancé Joseph Irungu in court
Jacque Maribe and her fiancé Joseph Irungu in court

Maribe and her fiancé Joseph Irungu alias Jowie will today Tuesday 30th October know whether they will be released on bond or not.

Speaking during an interview with the Nairobian, Eric explained that he has not commented on Jacque’s case or shown up in court to show her support because he is waiting for the final court verdict to comment on the matter.

“When this Jacque Maribe affair ends, I will give you an interview for this particular story,” said Eric Omondi.

 

 

Fired or going back to TV? Citizen TV boss speaks on the fate of Jacque Maribe’s job if she is released on bail

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Royal Media Services (RMS) has spoken about Jacque Maribe for the first time since she was arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Monica Kimani.

RMS Managing Director Wachira Waruru on Thursday October 25th said that Maribe is still their employee and supported her release on bail.

In an affidavit filed in court by Maribe’s lawyer, Royal Media vouched for her character and recommended for her admission to bail.

Leave
Jacque Maribe
Jacque Maribe

Wachira Waruru also indicated that the station had granted Maribe leave so that she can attend to personal issues. The prosecution had on Wednesday asked the judge to consider adding a clause on her bail barring her from anchoring news should she be released on bail next week.

State prosecutor Catherine Mwaniki argued that Maribe’s screen presence was likely to intimidate witnesses in the Monica Kimani’s murder case.

 

 

“He expressed his friendship towards Jacque Maribe just like me” Dennis Itumbi defends Eric Omondi

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Dennis Itumbi has come out to defend Eric Omondi after he was severely criticized over a post on Jacque Maribe. Both Eric and Itumbi have a ‘strong connection’ to Maribe.

Eric caused a stir when he posted a photo of Jacque Maribe’s son on IG on October 9th. The comedian is rumored to be the father of Jacque’s son.

Critics fired at Eric for failing to acknowledge that he is the kid’s father and for failing to stand with his baby mama in her hour of need.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BotYTZEFmCS/?

We will continue being friends

Dennis Itumbi is now defending Eric following the trolls. Note that Eric and Jacque dated years ago before they broke up sometimes in February 2015. Jacque indirectly announced the breakup when she was seen publicly exchanging saliva with Dennis Itumbi.

Speaking during an interview with Word Is, Itumbi said that Eric was only expressing his friendship to Jacque just like him and many others.

“Eric Omondi is an adult and what people say on social media cannot change his friendship with anyone. If he has expressed his friendship towards Jacque Maribe just like me and many others, it doesn’t matter what you write on social media, we will continue being friends. I cannot comment on whether he is the baby daddy or not, but I’m sure Jacque at the appropriate time will address the issue,” said Dennis Itumbi.

 

 

 

Dennis Itumbi denies he’s fighting for Jacque Maribe in court so that she can marry him when out

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Dennis Itumbi has been really fighting for Jacque Maribe’s freedom after she was accused of the murder of Monica Kimani alongside fiance Joseph Irungu.

Itumbi yesterday penned a lovely poem dedicated to Maribe as she was fighting for bail.

Fans claim that Itumbi is fighting for her because he’s still in love with her and wants to date her when she gets out.

“You’re a very calculating fisi. You know that somehow the lady may win the case and now you’re placing yourself strategically to earn dividends where you’ll be raiding the cookie jar with much ease now that the competition will be probably be rotting behind bars. Tafadhali Dennis Itumbi Wacha kuharibu nyumba ya Jowie,” said one fan.

“Do you know that Jackie Maribe is 2 months pregnant of Jowis kid? Can you stop shouting somebody’s wife name at night! Ulishindwa na kazi brathe.” said another.

Prayers

Itumbi denied that he was after winning Maribe from Jowi.

“Is she? Thanks for the info. Still, may she weigh innocent on the graphical and real scales of Justice” 

Ebru TV journalist barred from seeing Jacque Maribe at Milimani Court

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Jacque Maribe and her fiance Joseph Irungu have been presented in the Milimani Law Courts today October 24th for their bail hearing in the case concerning the murder of Monica Kimani.

The courthouse was a beehive of activities as people with keen interest in the case came out in large numbers ahead of the bail hearing.

Ebru TV’s Entertainment News Host Dana de Grazia was among those who arrived at the Milimani courthouse early in the morning before the case commenced.

Dana de Grazia at Milimani court
Dana de Grazia at Milimani court
Locked out

Dana de Grazia was was barred and blocked from not just accessing but seeing Jacque Maribe at the Milimani Law Courts. The Citizen TV anchor was under tight security at the court.

Grazia took to social media to complain about how Jacque was being handled by the security. She was locked out of the court after she tried to get to Maribe.

“Woke up at 530 to try and support a fellow media person @jacquemaribe but she had so much support and security was too tight by the time I saw see the courtroom door I was surrounded and locked out. But endless support to her and I hope for her immediate release,” wrote Dana de Grazia on Instagram.

Grazia is one of the fastest-rising media darlings in Kenya, with her show on Ebru TV attracting some of the biggest names in the Kenyan showbiz landscape.

“Eric Omondi has gone MIA, only Itumbi has never been shy of defending her publicly” Nyakundi castigates Jacque Maribe’s fake friends

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Jacque Maribe has been presented in court four times since she was arrested, and only Dennis Itumbi has been to the courthouse to see her.

Itumbi hugged and shared jokes with the Citizen TV anchor when she was presented in Milimani law court on Monday October 15th.

The Secretary of Digital Innovation and Diaspora in the Office of the President also warmed up to Jacque’s fiancé Joseph Irungu in court.

Dennis Itumbi greets Joseph Irungu in court
Dennis Itumbi greets Joseph Irungu in court
Fake friends

Cyprian Nyakundi has come out to condemn Jacque Maribe’s fake friends who have failed to show up in court to give her moral support.

The controversial blogger took shots at the fake friends in a lengthy rant written on social media;

I’m sure Jacque Maribe has many friends, followers, fans and the likes. But when shit hits the fan, you’ll notice that number drastically reduce to almost zero. Because Kenya is fake. Nairobi especially has the fakest people in this world.
Only Dennis Itumbi has never been shy of defending her publicly. Her baby-daddy Eric Omondi has gone MIA, probably fearing that he will “hurt his brand” should he openly be seen associating with her.
And that’s Nairobi for you fellow Kenyans. Don’t confuse bar associations with real/solid networks. Nairobi is just full of leeches who gravitate around successful individuals. If you want to remain steady and focused, you have to shun these characters who only look for you when things are OK.
Dennis Itumbi has given us lessons on how to navigate the tricky Nairobi social-scene. Ladies especially are easily carried away by grand gestures from shadowy characters like Nigerians and the likes, people who can never identify with our struggles here in Kenya.
It’s incumbent upon everyone to know whom to share your time with. Do they add value to your lives or you just drink together? Do you feel any sort of growth/improvement when you’re around him or her or you are just glorified fuck-buddies masquerading as a couple?
A recent Q & A by Anerlisa was revealing about her skewed life choices and affinity to vanity. She was asked by a lady if it’s okay to send a guy money, something she categorically said “No” . But why should other ladies bear the burden of her poor life choices and being a poor judge of character?
If you’re looking for an eye-candy dude, one to show off to your girlfriends so as to boost your ego/self-esteem, they are a dime a dozen.
Comparing Dennis Itumbi with Jowie Irungu, you can see what Maribe’s priorities are. Skewed. She was better off with Itumbi who looks like he is focused and has a future. This other dude is just a life-ist who is just enjoying life.
So choose wisely people. This life there’s no rehearsal.

 

She has toughened up! Jacque Maribe’s transformation after spending weeks in detention (Photos)

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Jacque Maribe was arrested on Thursday September 27th a few hours after she was summoned to Kilimani Police Station to record statement after being linked to the brutal murder of Monica Kimani.

Jacque Maribe with her father Mwangi Maribe at Kilimani Police Station. She wore a cap and hood to hide her face from journalists
Jacque Maribe with her father Mwangi Maribe at Kilimani Police Station. She wore a cap and hood to hide her face from journalists

Maribe spent three days in police custody before she was arraigned at the Kiambu Law Courts on Monday October 1st. Kiambu Principal Magistrate Justus Kituku directed that she be detained at the Gigiri Police Station for 10 days to allow detectives carry out their investigations.

Jacque Maribe at Kiambu Law Courts. She was still hiding her face from cameras
Jacque Maribe at Kiambu Law Courts. She was still hiding her face from cameras

Jacque Maribe literally looked like a troubled cage animal when she was presented in Milimani court on Tuesday October 9th to face murder charge.

She looked weak and delicate, she didn’t even apply any makeup on her face. And when she shed tears in the courtroom everybody thought she was regretting the day she met Joseph Irungu.

Jacque Maribe at the Milimani Law Court on Tuesday October 9th. She looked weak.
Jacque Maribe at the Milimani Law Court on Tuesday October 9th. She looked weak.

She however didn’t take plea, the court directed Maribe to spend further 5 days at the Lang’ata Women Prison, she underwent psychiatric evaluation to determine whether she was mentally fit to stand trial.

A strong Jacque

Jacque Maribe appeared presentable and full of life when he appeared in court on Monday October 15th to take plea, she even applied makeup. She pleaded not guilty.

Jacque Maribe at Milimani court on Monday October 15th. She looked presentable and composed
Jacque Maribe at Milimani court on Monday October 15th. She looked presentable and composed

Maribe spend one more day in Lang’ata prison after the court directed that it would hear her bail application and set trial dates on Wednesday October 17th.

On Wednesday, Jacque was back in court again and Justice James Wakiaga directed that she spend another 7 days in prison pending the hearing of her bail application on October 24th.

Jacque Maribe at Milimani court on Wednesday October 17th. She looked very confident
Jacque Maribe at Milimani court on Wednesday October 17th. She looked very confident

By October 24th, Maribe would have spent 26 days as a guest of the state. And it’s not certain that she will automatically be granted bail.

 

 

Kila mtu a pambane na hali yake! Maribe asks prosecutor to stop linking her to fiance’s alleged crime 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Citizen TV journalist Jacque Maribe who is in court facing murder charges after the death of Monica Kimani wants the court to stop tying her to crimes that her fiance Jowi Irungu is being accused of.

In an affidavit, Maribe said that she’s facing the charges because she was only romantically involved with Irungu and that she’s innocent.

“The only reasons I am standing trial are that I was in love with a person the prosecution have interest in. I allowed him to come live in my house and I allowed him to use my vehicle. There is no witness or forensic material to associate me with the murder,” Maribe said.

Unfair

She went on to tell the court that she gave Irungu her car but she never helped him with any other thing that might link her to the murder.

She said that it was unfair for the court to use communication between him and Irungu as the reason why she should face the charges.

“Irungu was my fiancé as at then and in the circumstances I definitely communicated with him. It is most unfair to use the communication between me and him in the given circumstances of our then existing relationship as a reason to deny me bail,” she argued.

Adding:

“Any of his actions are not necessarily sanctioned or attributed to me. I was not there if there was any burning. I personally was not aware and did not endorse or authorise any burning of anything.”

 

“Omondi was allowed to mingle with female detainees” Jacque Maribe narrates encounter with stranger at Gigiri Police Station

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Jacque Maribe was detained for 10 days at the Gigiri Police Station as detectives carried out their investigations before she was presented in court for the first time on October 9th 2018.

In a new affidavit filed in court on Wednesday October 17th, Jacque claims that a man named Kennedy Omondi tried to interrogate her when she was locked at Gigiri Police Station.

The Citizen TV anchor says Omondi was would sneak into the women’s cell (which is against police cell policy) and ask her what she knew about Monica Kimani’s murder.

Jacque Maribe with her father at Kilimani Police Station
Jacque Maribe with her father at Kilimani Police Station

Jacque says the encounter with Omondi happened on September 30th. She reveals that Omondi enjoyed special treatment in the cells, that he wore his shoes, ate food from Java which he offered to share with her but she declined.

“Nobody is allowed to share food in police detainment. I was advised by other detainees and security personnel to be careful with him in view of his interest in my situation. The only risk I ran was therefore from the DCI,” says Jacque in the affidavit.

Drug trafficking

Jacque further reveals that Omondi told her that he had been arrested on drug trafficking accusations on September 29th. He also told her that he knew her house and he repeatedly asked her personal questions.

“He said that he knows my house in Royal Park. He repeatedly asked me questions that were not in the public domain then, including what kind of investigating officer Chief Inspector M. Otieno is,” says Jacque.

She filed the affidavit hoping that the court would grant her bail on grounds that she is not safe in police custody since a male stranger got to her in her cell.

 

 

Jacque Maribe: I am a single mother let me go see my child

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Citizen TV Jacque Maribe has asked the court to grant her bail because she’s a single mother and should be taking care of her four-year-old son.

Maribe, who has been given another week in remand after the court set her bail hearing to October 24, filed an affidavit pressing the court for bail stating that her son is young and she is a single mother.

“I am a single mother of a child aged four who solely depends on me for social and financial upkeep. He is of tender age and will deeply suffer if I remain in custody until the conclusion of the murder trial which might take long,” she said. 

Bail

She told court that she would not jump bail because she’s famous and everyone knows her. She asked the court to let her see her son who is only four and might be suffering.

“There are no compelling reasons whatsoever that can deny me bond. I’m a well-known TV journalist. Most Kenyans are conversant with my job and can easily spot me anywhere; therefore, making it impossible to jump bail,” said Maribe.

“I was not involved in the murder, was not at the scene of the murder, and had no knowledge of (Monica) or any person known to her. Any association alleged against me with the murder is wholly weak circumstantial association with Irungu,” she added.