[PHOTOS] Maribe celebrates as Jowie weeps after court ruling

The court found Jowie guilty of the murder and acquitted Maribe.

In Summary
  • After the verdict, Jowie became emotional as he tried to fight back his tears.
  • Justice Nzioka further revoked the bond application for Jowie and directed that he remain in custody until March 8, 2024.
by PERPETUA ETYANG
InPictures
09 February 2024 - 15:31
A composite Image of Jowie Irungu weeping at Milimani Law Court after being found guilty as Jacque Maribe celebrates her acquital.
A composite Image of Jowie Irungu weeping at Milimani Law Court after being found guilty as Jacque Maribe celebrates her acquital.

It was mixed feelings at the Milimani Law Court when Justice Grace Nzioka pronounced her judgment on the former TV presenter Jackie Maribe and her ex-fiancé Jowie Irungu over the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.

Kenyans were glued to their screens on Friday following keenly as Justice Nzioka read through the judgement.

Tension built up as the Judge was finalising the judgement.

The family of Jackie Maribe at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
The family of Jackie Maribe at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

For a case that has lasted for five years, justice had finally knocked on the doors of the family of Monica Kimani.

The court found Jowie guilty of the murder and acquitted Maribe.

After the verdict, Jowie became emotional as he tried to fight back his tears.

Justice Nzioka further revoked the bond application for Jowie and directed that he remain in custody until March 8, 2024.

Jowie Irungu sheds tears when he appeared before Justice Grace Nzioka during the sentencing of a case where he was found guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Jowie Irungu sheds tears when he appeared before Justice Grace Nzioka during the sentencing of a case where he was found guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Jackie Maribe and Joseph Irungu Jowie at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Jackie Maribe and Joseph Irungu Jowie at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

However, the family of Maribe were delighted and all smiles after their daughter was acquitted.

Maribe referred the public to the Bible, urging them to go read the book of John 8:32.

"I don't need to say anything but I'll say go read John 8:32. For you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. Thank you," Maribe said.

Jackie Maribe and her mother at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Jackie Maribe and her mother at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Jackie Maribe and digital strategist Denis Itumbi at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Jackie Maribe and digital strategist Denis Itumbi at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Joseph Irungu Jowie at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Joseph Irungu Jowie at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Jackie Maribe embraces his father at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Jackie Maribe embraces his father at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Jackie Maribe and her former colleague Chemutai Goin at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Jackie Maribe and her former colleague Chemutai Goin at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Jowie Irungu, before Justice Grace Nzioka during the sentencing of a case where he was found guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Jowie Irungu, before Justice Grace Nzioka during the sentencing of a case where he was found guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Jackie Maribe elated after the court acquitted her in the Monica Kimani murder case at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Jackie Maribe elated after the court acquitted her in the Monica Kimani murder case at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Jowie Irungu sheds tears when he appeared before Justice Grace Nzioka during the sentencing of a case where he was found guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Jowie Irungu sheds tears when he appeared before Justice Grace Nzioka during the sentencing of a case where he was found guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Jackie Maribe and digital strategist Denis Itumbi at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Jackie Maribe and digital strategist Denis Itumbi at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Jackie Maribe and digital strategist Denis Itumbi at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Jackie Maribe and digital strategist Denis Itumbi at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Jowie Irungu sheds tears when he appeared before Justice Grace Nzioka during the sentencing of a case where he was found guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Jowie Irungu sheds tears when he appeared before Justice Grace Nzioka during the sentencing of a case where he was found guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

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