Jacque Maribe Shares Emotional Tribute To Late Father Months After His Passing

Former television news anchor Jacque Maribe has shared a deeply emotional message honoring her late father, Maribe Mwangi, months after his laid-to-rest ceremony.

In a poignant update posted on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the media personality bared her grief, expressing how much she still struggles with his absence and reflecting on the unbreakable bond they shared.

A Quiet Pillar in the Storm

The late senior Maribe passed away on December 22, 2025, following a prolonged illness that required repeated hospitalizations during his final months.

While his passing marked a painful chapter for the family, it also reminded the public of the fierce loyalty he showed as a father. During Jacque’s highly publicized and exhausting multi-year trial in the Monica Kimani case, her father was a constant fixture in the courtroom corridors.

He sat closely behind her during grueling sessions, offering a steady, quiet reassurance that shielded her from intense public and media scrutiny.

Navigating Grief in Waves

Taking to social media to process her loss, Maribe noted that the finality of death continues to hit her unexpectedly, particularly during family routines.

“Ka mzae wetu aki na queen wake I miss this man too much. Oh dad!” she wrote.

In previous tributes, the former political reporter admitted that life without her primary pillar has felt disorienting, describing how specific days of the week intensify her longing for his counsel.

“I’m craving the Sunday laughs and you asking me to sneak you in some… every Sunday, it hits me, and you are no longer there to laugh with,” Maribe previously shared. “And I cry out loud and wonder, then I know God called you home for a reason. I miss you, more than life, beyond help!”

By sharing her vulnerability, the veteran media figure continues to give voice to the non-linear reality of grief, comforting others who navigate the profound loss of a protective parental figure.