Kenyan media personality Jacque Wanjiru Maribe is in mourning following the passing of her father, Mwangi Maribe, a moment that has opened a fresh chapter of grief and reflection for the former news anchor and her family.
The heartbreaking news of Mwangi Maribe’s death was shared publicly on Monday, December 22, 2025, when Jacque took to her social media pages to pay an emotional tribute to the man she described as “the definition of perfection.”
The announcement sent waves of condolences across social media, with friends, colleagues, and supporters rallying around the grieving family.
In her tribute, Jacque wrote: “Sasa, what do I tell a man like you? The definition of perfection. I don’t know how I will live without you, Dad, but I know you are not in pain.
I love you with everything in me.” Her words captured the profound bond she shared with her father and the depth of the loss she is now facing.
Details surrounding Mwangi Maribe’s illness prior to his death have not been widely disclosed, but reports indicate that he had been unwell in the period leading up to his passing, prompting support and prayers from friends and family.
Throughout her public life, Jacque Maribe has often referred to her father as a source of strength, steadfast support, and unwavering love — qualities that became particularly visible during some of the most challenging periods in her career.
Maribe first rose to national prominence as a news anchor with Citizen TV, where she connected with audiences through her sharp reporting and charismatic presence.
Her father, Mwangi, became a familiar figure to many Kenyans when he stood by her side during the long and emotionally draining legal battles related to the 2018 murder case of businesswoman Monica Kimani — a case in which Maribe was initially charged but later acquitted.
During the trial’s, Maribe’s father was a pillar of support, physically accompanying her to court sessions, shielding her from intrusive media attention, and publicly affirming his belief in her innocence. Those acts earned him admiration from many who saw in him the embodiment of parental love and loyalty.
Following the announcement of his death, notable friends and allies of Jacque Maribe shared heartfelt messages of sympathy.
Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi, a close confidant, remembered Mwangi as a “solid father” whose love and presence made a lasting impression on those around him.
He noted that a simple photograph of the late Mwangi with Jacque captured his warmth and protective nature — a legacy that will remain in the hearts of many.
Another of Maribe’s supporters, lawyer Wahome Thuku, also shared his condolences, describing Mwangi’s life as a lesson in parental support. In his reflections, Thuku highlighted the father’s determination to stand by his daughter’s side during her darkest hours as a model for other parents.