This archive report was first published on 18 October 2019.
On October 17, 2019, Dennis Itumbi, a close friend of Jacque Maribe, penned a heartfelt message to the ex-TV girl and her partner Eric Omondi after Maribe publicly confirmed that Omondi was the father of her five-year-old son Zahari.
Itumbi's message, which was met with mixed reactions, read: 'Congratulations – The Omondi's. Zahari's graduation is a great statement of your solid guidance. May your bond last for an eternity and more. To both of you my friends, God's blessings! Bishop na pia President walisema, “Wanaosema, wacha waseme! Au sio?”
Itumbi's post ignited a mix of reactions from social media users, with some praising his maturity and gentlemanship, while others criticized him for endorsing the marriage between Omondi and Maribe.
One user, Ochieng Otieno, questioned Itumbi's parenting skills, saying he would die a sad man if he had a son like Zahari. Another user, Njeru Nanja, asked if Itumbi had endorsed the marriage between Omondi and Maribe, and if he had confirmed that Zahari was indeed their child.
Despite the mixed reactions, Itumbi's message was seen as a gesture of goodwill and support for Maribe and Omondi as they celebrated their son's graduation.
