Who is Dennis Itumbi?
Dennis Itumbi is the top Kenyan digital political strategist journalist. Currently holds the position of Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination. He was also sworn in as a Deputy Minister in March 2023 under President William Ruto.
Age
Dennis Itumbi was born on March 18, 1985 in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County.
That means Itumbi is 41 years old as per now 2026.
Wife
Dennis Itumbi is not married nor have any child as of now 2026.
In 2025 he said on his YouTube channel _Off The Grid_ that he’s open to marriage but “waiting on God to send a wife”.
He’s clarified multiple times that he doesn’t have a wife or children.
The Jacque Maribe rumors
A lot of people assume Jacque Maribe is his wife because:
1. They’ve been close friends for 20+ years
2. A viral photo of them kissing at a party – Itumbi said it was a “truth or bottles” dare, not romantic
Both have repeatedly said they’re just friends. Maribe even joked in Sept 2025 that she’ll help him find a wife so people stop assuming it’s her.
Tribe
Dennis Itumbi is from kikuyu community, born and raised in Gichugu Kirinyaga County.
Education
After his primary education he join Meru school fir secondary education. He was CU chair in Form 2, which he said is rare since that role usually goes to Form 4 students at that institution.
He later joined Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) – Mombasa Road campus
He trained as a journalist here. KIMC is one of Kenya’s main media training institutions and has produced a lot of top Kenyan journalists.
Career
Dennis Itumbi’s career journey goes from journalist
1. Journalism days – Early 2000s to 2010s
- Trained at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
- Worked as a journalist at Royal Media Services and Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
- This is where he built his media, storytelling, and communication skills
2. Blogging & digital media – Early 2010s
- Moved into blogging when it was taking off in Kenya
- Ran with his friend Bogonko Bosire on early digital platforms like Jackal News
- Got noticed by Uhuru Kenyatta when he was Deputy PM. This marked his entry into political digital strategy
3. Political digital strategist – 2013 to 2022
- 2013 & 2017: Key role in Uhuru Kenyatta’s presidential campaigns. He was the “chief propagandist” for Jubilee, running digital ops and defending State House positions online
- 2022: Masterminded William Ruto’s digital campaign for the Kenya Kwanza alliance. His online strategy is credited with mobilizing youth and grassroots support. He earned the nickname “maker of presidents”
- Known for aggressive, fast-paced messaging and trend-setting on X/Twitter and Facebook
4. Government roles – 2023 to present
- March 2023: Sworn in as Chief Administrative Secretary for ICT in Ruto’s admin
- Current: Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination in the Office of the President
- May 2026: Appointed to the Talanta Hela Council to support Kenya’s creative sector
- Uses the former Mwai Kibaki office in Nyari estate for his work
- Also runs grassroots mobilization for UDA with Farouk Kibet, especially in Mt Kenya and Western Kenya by-elections
5. Other work
- Runs a YouTube channel Off The Grid where he talks politics, faith, and personal views
- Co-founder of 25 Studios and founder of Supreme Media before joining govt.
Net worth
Dennis Itumbi net worth is estimated to be around 20 million
