Citizen TV’s Jacque Maribe is finally free. The mother of one, who had the roughest month of her life (September) left the Langa’ata Women’s Prison yesterday at 6:38pm, a day after she was granted bail.
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Maribe’s friends have celebrated her release and her boss, Francis Gachuri, a political editor at Citizen TV, has finally broken his silence following the anchor’s release.
Gachuri took to social media to share a deep message talking about how Maribe’s situation has been painful and lessons many have learned from it. His meassage read:
IN EVERYTHING, WE MUST GIVE THANKS.
TOUGH TIMES DON’T LAST, TOUGH PEOPLE, DO.
YOUR SITUATION, THOUGH PAINFUL, HAS TAUGHT US ALL VALUABLE LESSONS IN LIFE.
#FREEDOMBECKONS
#LIBERTYISPRECIOUS
#LIFEHAPPENS
#BECAUSEWEAREFRIENDSANDCOLLEAGUES
#TEAMEXCELLENCE.
A section of Kenyans joined Gachuri in welcoming Jacque home and below are some of their messages;
Makamu Mbaisi Yes …some situations though tough help one to identify true friends. She will get over it!
Miseda Winnie Francis Gachuri, my boss, your soul, is too beautiful. May God continue blessing you and opening all your doors. A rare heart in this field of ours.
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Mbeki ED My heart broke for her but look at God he’s always faithful but everything he allows us to go through is to teach us some valuable lessons Francis Gachuri man I have no words for you only that for with the measure you use……
Rysper Mahigah I pity all the people who don’t have a friend like you.
Francis, you are always a blessing to all those who you share your friendship with
Francis, you are always a blessing to all those who you share your friendship with
Sarah Muthoni You are truly best of the best Francis Gachuri
Happy for Jacky, God bless you…
Happy for Jacky, God bless you…
Mbugguah Nyanjui Praise be unto you Lord Jesus Christ
Kimiti Wa Gitau Only God who knows our destiny. His name be praised.
Laban Odhiambo Walloga She be strong and Francis Gachuri that is true brotherhood….simama nae ,kufa nae.Be bold Jacque Maribe
Agatha Katheu You are indeed a rare gem Francis! GOD BLESS YOU!
Grace Kae Tunya God is faithful, she is lucky to have friends like you,letoo and the citizen team.
Mirriam Sadera We thank God for her, I feel so much happy seeing her smile.
Wanjiru Wahome Exactly a friend in need is a friend in deed… Francis Gachuri
Annie Mungai Our God is faithful..
Victoria Ngechu Francis you are one in a million friend to this lady! Thanks for being there always…
Catherine Wagutti True seasonal but the lessons are the most important
Wa Ga Tom Glad you stood with her.
Soyinka Lempaa When a judge or a lawyer is arrested a battery of lawyers turn up in solidarity. When a journalist is arrested, (Jacque Maribe) it is quite in order for Gachuri, Gachiri, Itumbi Wanjohi, & Co to turn up in solidarity.
Comrade members of the Fourth Estate, where I belong do not be intimidated. Solidarity is the soul of this business and where bothers and sisters coalesce God coalesces with them .
To Jacque, there are things that happen to appear so grievous but let me tell you, I have never been accused of murder but I am frequent accused person on lesser charges across Kenyan courts.
Some things happen for a reason. What you went through and you are going through could turn up to be a big blessing in disguise. There is no grief that is never lessen by time. Stay focused .
I am told your employer moved with commensurate haste to interdict you or send you on compulsory leave to protect their interests. After all, you are just part of displace-able labor in this country (man eat woman society)….when you encounter an obstacle make it a stepping stone….
A strong heart would only stumble and not fall down …..Those celebrating your predicament are also friends in disguise as their hate makes you stronger …. The truth and only truth shall set you free..
