Monica murder: Jowie Irungu to appeal court ruling

Through his advocate professor Nandwa, Jowie said even though they respect the Judge, they disagree with her finding.

In Summary
  • Nandwa said it was unfortunate that the trial ended as it did.
  • He said he doesn't want to give more details until the time of sentencing.
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./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./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Jowie Irungu will be appealing against the decision of the High Court that found him guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.

Through his advocate Professor Hassan Nandwa, Jowie said even though they respect the Judge, they disagree with her finding.

Nandwa said it was unfortunate that the trial ended as it did.

He said he doesn't want to give more details until the time of sentencing.

The Court ruled on Friday that Jowie murdered Monica Kimani.

Justice Grace Nzioka said the prosecution has adduced sufficient evidence and has met the threshold.

"The person who killed the deceased did not intend to give her even one minute to survive. It is my considered opinion and finding that the perpetrator intended instant death," Justice Grace Nzioka said.

Nzioka said the first accused person had a 'know-how on how to kill'.

Justice Grace Nzioka said Jowie knew Monica Kimani before her death.

She said the issue arose because the evidence of the first accused person is, that he did not know the deceased at all before her death. 

"It is the finding of this court, that the evidence by the first accused person that he did not know the deceased before her death is untenable, insincere and it is an afterthought and it is false," Justice Grace Nzioka said.

"The court finds that the first accused person was known to the deceased because they were together at Kenya Polytechnic. They were in the same class taking the same course."

Monica’s body was found at her Lamuria Gardens Apartment which is located on Kitale Lane off Denis Pritt Road in Kilimani.

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