Estranged Citizen TV anchor Jacque Maribe describes her friendship with State House Digital Communication Director Dennis Itumbi as 'deeper than love', adding that they share a 'soul'.
Throughout Maribe's incarceration at Lang'ata Women prison over the death of Monica Kimani, Itumbi has been a regular visitor, with his presence in court often eliciting sharp online debates.
In an exclusive interview with The Standard, Itumbi denies taking advantage of Maribe.
“I work for State House, I do not stand with Jacque because I have a lofty title acquired over time, but because we share something more meaningful and important than a job title – friendship”.
He describes her as a dear friend despite the chemistry, body language, deep smiles and knowing looks that paint a picture of lovebirds.
“By the way, last weekend, I told her, as her very supportive father and mother listened, 'people are saying I am trying to win you back'…”
And Maribe's response was quite telling. “Tell them, we share a soul. Something deeper than love, a friendship that words can only spell but not explain,” she responded.https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001301121/maribe-my-relationship-with-itumbi-is-deeper-than-love.
On Tuesday at Milimani Law Courts, Itumbi was one of Maribe's fans who burst into songs and dances when she was granted bail by Justice James Wakiaga.
And for the better part of Wednesday, Itumbi, along with lawyer Katwa Kigen, were part of the team doing paperwork to have her released from prison.
"Jacque Maribe, has just driven out the gates of Langata Womens Prison.Home, sweet home.Thanks for maombi."https://twitter.com/OleItumbi/status/1057661515963265024?s=19.
In 2015, Itumbi was rumoured of dating Maribe, a claim the two have vehemently denied. Maribe revealed her relationship with Joseph Irungu alias Jowie in June this year, shocking her supporters.
Mr. Irungu is remanded at Industrial Area prison over the death of Monica Kimani after the judge denied him bail.