[PHOTOS] Jowie arrives in court ahead of sentencing

He was convicted of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani last month

In Summary

• His co-accused and ex-fiancée Jacque Maribe was let off the hook.

• Maribe was acquitted based on the prosecutions failure to place her at the scene of the crime, according to Justice Grace Nzioka.

Joseph Irungu alias Jowie, who was found guilty in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, awaiting sentencing at Milimani Law Courts on March 8, 2024.
Joseph Irungu alias Jowie, who was found guilty in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, awaiting sentencing at Milimani Law Courts on March 8, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Joseph 'Jowie' Irungu, the main suspect in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani has arrived in court, ahead of his sentencing.

The High Court is on Friday expected to impose its sentence on Jowie after he was found guilty of the murder of Monica.

He was convicted of the murder last month.

Joseph Irungu alias Jowie, who was found guilty in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, awaiting sentencing at Milimani Law Courts on March 8, 2024.
Joseph Irungu alias Jowie, who was found guilty in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, awaiting sentencing at Milimani Law Courts on March 8, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

His co-accused and ex-fiancée Jacque Maribe was let off the hook.

Maribe was acquitted based on the prosecution's failure to place her at the scene of the crime, according to Justice Grace Nzioka.

The two were jointly facing the murder charges.

Joseph Irungu alias Jowie, who was found guilty in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, awaiting sentencing at Milimani Law Courts on March 8, 2024.
Joseph Irungu alias Jowie, who was found guilty in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, awaiting sentencing at Milimani Law Courts on March 8, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
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