Media personality Jacque Maribe is in mourning following the death of her father, Mwangi Maribe, who had been unwell and reportedly battling illness in the period leading up to his passing.
The news of his death was shared by Maribe on her social media pages, where she described her devastating loss and the deep bond they shared.
Maribe wrote, “Now what do I tell a man like you? The definition of perfection. I do not know how I will live without you, dad, but I know you are not in pain. I love you with everything in me.”
Close friends, colleagues and members of the public have also taken to social media to offer condolences.
Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi, a close confidant of Maribe, described the late Mwangi as a solid father.
“Asante sana my friend Jacque Wanjiru, for introducing me to Mzee MARIBE. A FATHER so solid. His Love is captured in a photo that speaks,” he posted.
“Jackie Maribe you are in my prayers,” he added.
Although details surrounding Mwangi’s illness have not been disclosed, reports suggest he had been unwell prior to his passing, prompting support from friends and well-wishers during his final days.
Maribe’s father was widely seen supporting her during one of the most high-profile periods of her career, her involvement in the long-running legal proceedings related to the 2018 murder case of businesswoman Monica Kimani, in which Maribe was eventually acquitted.
During those court appearances, Mwangi was frequently at her side, providing visible moral support throughout the ordeal.
While in the middle of the case in 2018, Mwangi defended his daughter and said she is not capable of killing anyone.
“She (Jacque) is innocent, and God will rescue her from the troubles she is being forced to go through,” he told reporters then and asked Kenyans to pray for her daughter.