Dennis Itumbi in court to support Jacque Maribe

Digital Innovations and Diaspora Communications Secretary Dennis Itumbi on Monday made a surprise appearance at the Milimani High Court to support journalist Jacque Maribe who is facing murder charges.

Itumbi started by making an early morning prayer for tormented Citizen TV journalist Jacque Maribe.

"It has always been said and I agree that, 'The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice'," "Though it tarries, be sure that Justice will be done my dear friend Jacque Maribe So shall it be done for Monica and Family. So, graciously hear me Lord," Itumbi’s tweet read.

He is the first high-profile associate of Maribe to show her support in court where she’s facing murder charges.

Rumors of the two-dating started when Itumbi sent a birthday cake to Jacque during a live broadcast at the Citizen studio and when he wrote a sweet message to her on his Facebook page as well. 

Maribe and her fiancé Joseph Irungu alias Jowie have pleaded not guilty to the charge of killing Monica Kimani.

Appearing before judge Jessie Lessit, Maribe and Jowie were jointly charged with the murder of Monica Kimani on September 19, 2018.

The two have since undergone mental assessment which ascertained that they are fit to stand trial.