Jacque Maribe Mourns Again Following the Death of an Aunt 2 Days After Burying Her Father

  • Jacque Maribe mourned the death of her aunt Ruth Wangui, just two days after burying her father, Maribe Mwangi
  • The former Citizen TV anchor shared touching Instagram posts highlighting the sudden loss of all family members
  • Wangui died on Christmas Day, just three days after Maribe’s father, and plunged the family into two sorrows

Former Citizen TV news anchor Jacque Maribe is dealing with great grief after burying two close family members within days of starting the new year.

Jacque Maribe lost her aunt a few days after her father died. Photo: Jacque Maribe.
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Maribe’s father, Maribe Mwangi, died on December 22, plunging the news anchor and her family into mourning.

Whose death is Jacque Maribe mourning?

Just three days after Mwangi’s death, tragedy struck again when his beloved aunt, Ruth Wangui, died on Christmas Day.

Following her father’s death, Maribe received a lot of support from close friends, relatives, and the public, many of whom remembered Mwangi’s important role in her life.

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Mwangi stood by his daughter during her highly publicized legal battle over the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, providing unwavering emotional support.

He regularly checked on her well-being in court, shielded her from intense media scrutiny, and remained a constant source of strength in the case.

His dedication earned him many praises from Kenyans, who described him as a role model and supporter.

How did Jacque Maribe announce the death of his father?

When Maribe publicly announced the death of her father, she decided to keep the news of her aunt’s death a secret until the day of her funeral.

On January 2, Maribe spent Instagram His stories mourn the loss of both relatives. She shared a photo of herself standing with family members by her father’s grave, which was decorated with wreaths and roses.

The photo was accompanied by a touching message reflecting the pain of losing him suddenly.

“Hey dad, it’s still not true, I still love you and trying to wake up from what feels like a dream,” he wrote.

In a subsequent post, Maribe revealed that her aunt had also died. He shared Wangui’s funeral program with a short tribute expressing the depth of his grief.

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“Two days later, we buried my aunt. Rest in peace Mama Mange,” he wrote, adding a sad song to the post.

He accompanied the message with a song:

“Travel safe, say hello maulana, see you later.”

Maribe’s aunt, Ruth Wangui, died at the age of 73. She did not reveal the cause of her death.

See the post:

His aunt Jacque Maribe
Jacque Maribe lost his aunt, Ruth Wangui, three days after his father died, Photo: Jacque Maribe.
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How did Dennis Itumbi comfort Jacque Maribe?

In a related story, the Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Dennis Itumbi showed his support for Maribe by traveling to Gathaithi village on Wednesday, December 31, to attend the funeral of his late father.

He consoled Jacque and his family, describing his father as a wonderful man who had left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

Itumbi and Maribe have been friends for a long time, even during his legal troubles, which made some people think that their relationship could be more than friendship. However, both have previously addressed and dismissed such rumours.

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