Comedian Eric Omondi and journalist Jacque Maribe have drawn a line in the sand, vowing to end their public and often bitter war of words over their son.

This new pact marks a significant shift from their historically turbulent relationship, which has played out in the media with accusations of neglect and disputed paternity. The agreement signals a deliberate move to shield the child from the public fallout that has trailed the two prominent personalities for years.

A History of Public Clashes

The feud reached a fever pitch in 2021 when Maribe publicly labeled Omondi a "deadbeat father," alleging he had neglected his parental duties for seven years. The accusation came after Omondi posted on Instagram about expecting a child with another woman, promising to take full responsibility—a statement Maribe openly questioned.

Omondi retaliated with explosive claims of his own, questioning the boy's paternity. He stated that he had requested a DNA test for years to confirm he was the biological father before committing fully, a request he claimed Maribe consistently denied. The comedian detailed that their encounter was a single night and that Maribe was in another relationship at the time, deepening the public controversy.

The DNA Standoff

The paternity question has been a recurring theme, creating a public standoff between the two. Omondi has repeatedly stated his willingness to support the child, but only after a DNA test confirms his paternity. Maribe, in turn, has expressed frustration, accusing Omondi of using their child and the DNA issue as part of his comedy and for public attention. In June 2023, she warned him to "leave my name and my child out of your comedy."

The dispute left the Kenyan public divided, with claims and counter-claims playing out across social media and news outlets. While Omondi insisted on the test, Maribe maintained he was lying about the circumstances surrounding it.

This new agreement to handle matters privately suggests a ceasefire. For a family that has weathered its storms under the harsh glare of the public spotlight, the decision to retreat from public commentary may be the most significant co-parenting step they have taken yet. Whether this private pact holds remains to be seen, but it signals a potential new chapter for the family, away from the court of public opinion.