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KOT puts Dennis Itumbi on the spot after Jacque Maribe fails to clinch plum State House job that was given to Kanze Dena

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Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) are sarcastically demanding answers from Dennis Itumbi after his alleged girlfriend Jacque Maribe failed to secure top State House job.

On Tuesday president Uhuru’s Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita announced the appointment of Kanze Dena as State House deputy spokesperson and deputy head of the Presidential Strategic Communications Unit (PSCU).

Apparently KOT expected Itumbi to pull strings to have Jacque Maribe get the plum State House job. The Citizen TV anchor was close to State House during the presidential campaigns, KOT expected her to be awarded with the job apart from the Head of State Commendation she got on Jamhuri Day 2017.

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Head of the Presidential Delivery kicked Dennis Itumbi out of State House?

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Dennis Itumbi has come out to set the record straight about claims he has been evicted from State House. Itumbi, The Director of digital communication at State House, was reportedly ordered to leave State House by Chief of Staff and Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit Nzioka Waita.

Business Today reports that Presidential Strategic Communications Unit (PSCU) directors have been kicked out of State House in a move aimed at disbanding the outfit and centralize government communications.

The reports also indicates that some of the directors, Munyori Buku (public communications), Eric Ng’eno (messaging), Dennis Itumbi (digital communications and diaspora), James Kinyua (branding and events)  and Munira Mohammed, are now operating from DP William Ruto’s Harambee House Annex office.

Not true
Dennis Itumbi
Dennis Itumbi

Dennis Itumbi rubbished claims he has been kicked out of State House. He took to social media to dismiss the report by Business Today:

“Assume you are in West Pokot and someone tells YOU that you are walking on the beach in Kilifi…I underline YOU because surely you know where you are

“Then you go get texts, phone calls, insults and get screenshots of people confirming that you are actually in Kilifi by the beach and not West Pokot.

“What do you do?

1. Take selfies or go Live on FB to prove you are in West Pokot and not Kilifi at the beach

2. Meet West Pokot Governor and have him post about a courtesy call on his page

3. Call those saying you are in Kilifi.

“BUT…..after some experience you learn how to respond to such stuff… You do what you are doing in West Pokot. You ignore the Kilifi chatter. Then at an opportune time, you respond with a long update saying literally nothing. Have a nice evening….” Wrote Itumbi.

 

“I also choose cremation when I die” Dennis Itumbi declares as Matiba’s body is burned to ashes

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To many cremation is a savage way of getting rid of the dead. But second liberation hero Kenneth Matiba chose to be cremated and his family has granted him the wish.

The final service for Matiba is set be conducted at the Lang’ata crematorium this Friday April 27th. The fallen hero only wanted those invited to attend the cremation ceremony.

Cremation basically involves placing the casket and the body in an  incinerator and burning it down to ashes. It usually takes  6 to 8 hours to completely burn the body.

Hearse carrying Matiba's body outside All Saints Cathedral Church on April 25, 2018.
Hearse carrying Matiba’s body outside All Saints Cathedral Church on April 25, 2018.

Some 40 litres of diesel fuel is used to maintain the temperatures required to burn the body. The bone fragments that remain are usually crushed in a grinder that reduces the bones to a consistent texture similar to sand.

The ash is then given to family members who either store them in an urn or dispose of them in any other way they deem necessary.

Cremation frees family

Dennis Itumbi has also declared that he wants to be cremated when he dies. The the Senior Director of Innovation, Digital and Diaspora Communication in the president’s office argues that cremation saves family from burden and costs.

“I also choose Cremation when I die and that Cremation within The shortest period after I die. Preferably 3 days after, circumstances allowing.

“Cremation frees family and friends from burden and cost even if they can afford. I believe in the philosophy, Life is for the living not the dead. My will and wishes are safely written and deposited elsewhere…” Wrote Itumbi.

 

 

 

“I regret my past” Dennis Itumbi opens up about being a thief while he was still a nobody

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State House director of digital communications was once a shoplifter. Dennis Itumbi confessed his crime as he revealed the vital lessons he learnt.
Itumbi reveals that he used to shoplift one particular supermarket three times a week.  He says he mainly stole perfumes from the supermarket.

“Now one of the things I regret the most in my past was the fact that I have actually shoplifted. Yes, for a while I shoplifted perfumes in a particular supermarket.

“It was easy. Walk in with basket, pretend to be shopping and in the process mark all security points. Then make a second round. Here you pick at least three perfumes and off to a guy waiting outside and then back to do the same thing.

“Repeat process three times in a week. For at least 3 months. So one day, after successfully doing my thing I was caught red handed, taken upstairs and beaten by shop assistants before they recovered what I was about to walk out with,” Dennis Itumbi confessed.

Lesson learnt

Itumbi says he learnt not to spend too much time regretting and hoping he did something differently. He reveals his experience is a great testimony to others.

I am avoiding a few other embarrasing things I had to do so as to atone for my sin. One day, I walked to the supermarket manager and demanded an invoice so that i would pay what my younger self had done, but the manager smiled and told me in the rephrased words of Jesus, ” Go young man and shoplift no more”

A load of guilt was lifted almost instantly.

Someone once rightly observed that, “The heavens will not be filled with those who never made mistakes but with those who recognized that they were off course and who corrected their ways to get back in the light of gospel truth.” The bible sums it up all by noting all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God.

Do not spend too much time regretting and hoping you did something differently. Instead, write down your goals, wake up to push yourself towards your dreams despite the hurdles and frustrations.

At one time your embarassing moments will be great testimonies.
I leave you with the great words of Shannon L. Alder, ” Your dignity can be mocked, abused, compromised, toyed with, lowered and even badmouthed, but it can never be taken from you. You have the power today to reset your boundaries, restore your image, start fresh with renewed values and rebuild what has happened to you in the past.” God Bless You, Keep You and Favour You

Dennis Itumbi writes romantic poem to Citizen TV’s Jacque Maribe as she turns 30

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Dennis Itumbi and Jacque Maribe refuse to publicly declare they are dating but their actions speak louder. Itumbi has once again showed how much he loves and cares for Jacque as she turned a year older.

In 2015 Itumbi interrupted news bulletin on Citizen TV to present Jacque with a birthday cake. The Citizen TV anchor shed tears of joy when she was surprised by her sweetheart.

Jacque Maribe and Dennis Itumbi when the latter surprised her on Citizen TV

The two still denied they were an item even after the romantic birthday surprise on Citizen TV. Well, Jacque turned 30 a day ago and once again Itumbi couldn’t hide his love for her.

“Stepping into the 3rd floor with an amazing circle of friends that I love and cherish. For the lessons I have learnt in the past 3 decades, the challenges I have dealt and surmounted, for the steps I have advanced, I thank the Almighty. God has been amazing, truly amazing,” wrote Jacque Maribe upon turning 30.

I want my wish for you to remain raw, in my poor handwriting

Jacque Maribe and Dennis Itumbi kiss in public

Dennis Itumbi wrote a romantic poem for his sweetheart as she turned a year older.  The State House Director of Digital Communication however avoided using words that directly implied he was in love with Jacque.

Read Itumbi’s poem below:

Dear Jacque Maribe,

 

Standing by the window,

Holding pen and notebook,

I want my wish for you to remain raw, in my poor handwriting.

May the wind whisper calm in your new year,

May the shade of fulfilled dreams cover your path,

May you embrace the best of life with endless laughter,

May blessings bigger than HSC, expand your name and that of the #Maribe’s

Challenge NOT their version of the truth, instead, push back your braids and enjoy the sunshine and its golden rays…

For the truth is, you are a good friend, a good soul and indeed JACQUE WANJIRU wa MARIBE, you are a star with a lovely shine and twinkle…

Happy birthday. I may not be there physically with your other friends to cut the cake, but this little note is my hug and wish…

Enjoy!

“Journalists conduct interviews with terror and outlawed groups” Dennis Itumbi defends Larry Madowo in a surprise move

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Dennis Itumbi always sides with the government in everything good or bad. But surprisingly Itumbi has condemned police summon of Larry Madowo.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) asked Madowo to record a statement over an interview with David Ndii.

Nation Media Group however says Larry Madowo will not respond to summons from the DCI. The media house issue a short statement after DCI summoned Larry.

“Neither Larry Madowo nor NTV will record a statement,” NMG said in a statement.

I don’t agree with the police

Dennis Itumbi is equally shocked by the DCI summon of Larry Madowo. Itumbi says Larry exercised his right to conduct the interview.

The Senior Director of Digital Communication at State House explains that journalist are allowed to interview anyone including terrorists and outlawed groups.

“As a citizen, I do not agree with the summons requiring Larry Madowo to record a statement with CID just because he interviewed David Ndii. As a journalist and a News Anchor, he exercised his Freedom and right to conduct an interview.

“If anyone is interested to know what happened the authority is the Interview itself and it is still available online… Journalists conduct interviews even with leaders of Terror and Outlawed groups, that is their job #PersonalOpinion,” wrote Dennis Itumbi.

 

Dennis Itumbi correctly predicts Supreme Court ruling says Uhuru will be sworn in on Tuesday

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The Supreme Court has upheld president Uhuru Kenyatta’s win. Dennis Itumbi said the win would be upheld four hours before Maraga hit the gavel.

The Supreme Court has delivered its ruling on two presidential election petitions challenging the October 26th re-election of president Uhuru Kenyatta.

Judges concluded that petitioners didn’t present enough evidence to invalidate Uhuru’s win. The Supreme Court ruling paves way for the swearing in of Uhuru for the second term in office.

Itumbi’s prediction

Dennis Itumbi correctly predicted the Supreme Court would rule in favor of Uhuru. Itumbi’s prediction came four hours before Chief Justice David Maraga hit the gavel.

“Prediction: Swearing in to happen on Tuesday, 28th November, 2017,” wrote Dennis Itumbi on Instagram.

10 hilarious memes that followed after Itumbi shared photo of Raila rubbing shoulders with a hot chick

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Dennis Itumbi – the senior Director of Innovation, Digital and Diaspora Communication in the Office of the President, lit up twitter after he posted a photo of Raila Odinga posing with a super hot chick.

Itumbi’s photo had hidden message, he was mocking the Nasa flag bearer for rubbing shoulders with the hot babe when he was supposed to take Kenyans to Canaan.

Kenyans on Twitter read the mischief in Itumbi’s photo and they reciprocated by sharing hilarious memes which all had messages directed to Itumbi.

See some of the memes from KOT below:

     

Savage! Itumbi totally destroys Miguna Miguna and Kenyans are loving every minute of it

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Thought Miguna Miguna was immune to online onslaught? Well, Dennis Itumbi’s jibe made him to ‘catch feelings’ for days.

The beef between Miguna Miguna and Dennis Itumbi started on Monday on the night of presidential running mates debate.

Miguna, who was a commentator in the debate, told Itumbi to stop overstepping his mandate when he issued a press statement on behalf of state house explaining why DP Ruto couldn’t make it to the debate.

Miguna said Itumbi’s mandate was limited to tweeting and Facebooking but not issuing press statements on behalf of the government.

Itumbi caught a major one and he decided to fire back tactfully; he posted a map of Miguna’s campaign trail which showed the Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant was only campaigning at TV stations.

Itumbi’s tweet opened a door for Kenyans on Twitter to poke fun at Miguna Miguna asking whether he was a serious candidate.

Miguna however responded by posting photos and videos showing how he was campaigning on the ground in various parts of Nairobi.

Mwanaisha Chidzuga and Gidi Gidi give Dennis Itumbi a dressing-down over shocking IEBC voter registration anomaly

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IEBC announced that voters could verify their registration details by sending their ID number to 70000. Kenyans tried sending random numbers like 0, 3 etc and they were shocked to find that those numbers had been registered.

There was uproar on social media on Thursday June 29th after netizens discovered shocking anomalies in IEBC voter registration. Kenyans shared screenshots of the results they got after sending random single or two digit numbers to 70000.

IEBC rectified the anomaly as claims of rigging started amounting on social media. Jubilee blogger Dennis Itumbi sent random number to 70000 later after IEBC had rectified the error, his intention was to discredit the anomaly ever existed.

“Checking basic Facts and calling out the liars. Just sent 0 to the IEBC Verification portal. ..the response attached,” Dennis Itumbi posted on IG.

His post drew criticisms from IG users who blasted him for blind loyalty and defending what had been proved to be true. K24 anchor Mwanaisha Chidzuga and Radio Jambo presenter Gidi Gidi also gave Itumbi a dressing-down.

“No Itumbi they just brought it down I myself thought it was a hoax then sent the sms with 0 then 66 then 11 and got the sms with voters names polling station etc I can forward them to u..So kindly we are not just lying or spreading rumours as u claim bt geniune concerns.IEBC and the government should now address the issues raised by kenyans to avoid doubt or politicians using this as ammunition to discredit the whole process..Good PR also includes accepting there was a challenge but plans or processes are underway to sort it out.Dont take. Dont take the trust and faith that Kenyans have for granted one day itaisha so pls can IEBC clean the register as promised retain their credibility and trust of Kenyans that they can deliver fair elections Its nt abt Jubilee or Nasa or independent issues this is abt KENYA and whoever wins the election let it be seen by all Kenyans that he won fairly…” Mwanaisha Chidzuga wrote.

“It doesn’t help to lie Itumbi let IEBC accept the mistakes n correct it. We all love this country and it doesn’t argue well when u or jubilee as one of the players in the elections is always seen as the only side supporting IEBC even when they do something wrong,” wrote Gidi Gidi.

 

“Just free Walter” For the first time Dennis Itumbi criticizes the government he’s working for

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The arrest of Nation Media journalist caused hue and cry as it turns out he could have been framed for the offense he is alleged to have committed.

Daily Nation writer Walter Menya was arrested on Sunday on allegations of soliciting for bribe of Kes 50,000 from a man named Kiprotich Koros in order to write damaging story on newspaper.

Photos of the journalist taken inside CID headquarters which were shared on social media however poked holes on his arrested. CID headquarters is a protected area where photography is restricted.

Walter Menya at CID headquarters

Critics claim the photos were leaked to Jubilee bloggers in order to incriminate Walter Menya and sway public opinion about his arrest.

Dennis Itumbi has for the first time faulted the government he’s working for; he said the sharing of Menya’s photos from a protected area made his arrest look like it was staged.

“That alone trivializes the arrest and the accusation. The case will be decided on FACTS and EVIDENCE….but if the perception is that it was a scripted narrative that must be pointed out,” wrote Itumbi.

Itumbi further called for the release of Menya after alleged Jubilee blogger tagged him on Twitter claiming to provide evidence that proved Menya was guilty.

 

“Even President Uhuru lost his bid in 1997 and 2002” Dennis Itumbi’s offers Mohammed Ali a shoulder to lean on after he lost Nyali election

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Mohammed Ali was trounced by Hassan Joho’s brother Said Abdalla Saido in ODM primary, even though the results of the election have been disputed.

The former KTN journalist claimed Joho family rigged the election in favor of their kin, he provided evidence to support his allegations.

Also read: “Familia ya Joho ilitoa pesa” Mohammed Ali provides evidence to show how he was rigged out of Nyali ODM primary

Dennis Itumbi suspended party politics to offer a frank advice to Moha, he penned an open letter to the disenfranchised journalist.

Itumbi, the Director of Digital Director of Communications in the Office of the President, encouraged Moha to keep fighting, he used the example of President Uhuru who lost elections twice to encourage him further.

“Good afternoon, Moha of Jicho Pevu,

“We do not agree on many things, that is obvious. Read that you lost the nomination to Joho’s Cousin – I have no facts on whether you lost fairly or not. But my brother I write to congratulate you for standing up, submitting your name and fighting to win an election. I will not join those laughing at you or mocking you, it takes courage, emotion and lots of investment to campaign and seek votes.

“For that Heko, the political journey for you has just started and losing is not the end, President Uhuru Kenyatta lost his bid for MP in 1997 and for President in 2002. Kalonzo Musyoka lost his MP bid in 1983 or thereabout, he rose to be VP. One of the greatest USA Presidents – Abraham Lincoln lost so many times but he kept going.

“The future of our country does not belong to those unwilling to fight for a chance to transform it, but to brave souls like you who are willing to jump into the mud and begin the journey, the hurdles not withstanding.

“If you are certain you are not going to contest as an independent, I would suggest you concede in a major press Conference, you may not support the person who beat you, but throw weight to your supporters mobilize them to continue with the hope of a transformation…live to fight another day, “For the attempt –Congratulations,” Itumbi wrote.

 

Dennis Itumbi shares rare photo of Raila Odinga getting high on alcohol… Then KOT reacted ruthlessly

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Dennis Itumbi, the Senior Director of Innovation and Diaspora Communication in the Office of the President, sparked a fierce brawl after sharing rare photo of Cord leader Raila Odinga.

Itumbi took to Twitter to post a photo of Raila and Siaya Senator James Orengo quaffing alcohol and captioned it “catching a drink”.

It’s not illegal to drink liquor in Kenya therefore it wasn’t such a big deal for Raila to be seen sipping booze, right? Tell that to Raila’s followers.

Supporters of the Cord leader didn’t take Itumbi’s post lightly, they fired salvos at him with some even using suggestive photos to drive their messages home.

Some of Raila’s followers claimed Itumbi’s boss was such a heavy drinker, they asked him to direct the his message to his boss instead.

See the reactions from KOT below: