NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 9 – High Court Judge Grace Nzioka has described Monica Kimani’s murder as an inexcusable homicide.
While delivering her ruling involving former TV presenter Jacquie Maribe and her Ex-fiancée Joseph Irungu, Justice Nzioka pointed out that there was no instance of self-defence adduced in evidence.
She earlier found that the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt that indeed the death of the deceased occurred.
“My judgment dwells on these three ingredients: the death of the deceased, that the appellant committed the unlawful act that caused the death of the deceased and that the appellant harbored malice after thought,” she ruled.
Monica was discovered murdered in her apartment in Kilimani, Nairobi, back in 2018, leading to the subsequent arrest and charging of Maribe and Irungu.
Throughout the lengthy trial, both defendants have consistently denied any involvement in Monica’s death.
Monica was discovered murdered in her apartment in Kilimani, Nairobi, back in 2018, leading to the subsequent arrest and charging of Maribe and Irungu.
Throughout the lengthy trial, both defendants have consistently denied any involvement in Monica’s death.
The verdict, which has faced several adjournments, including a recent delay due to Maribe’s illness, will now be delivered Friday following a consent agreement reached by all parties involved ti move it from March 15.
Jowie, as the first accused person in the trial, faces charges directly linked to Monica’s murder, with Maribe being charged as an accomplice.
Monica’s body was found at her residence in Lamuria Gardens Apartment, situated on Kitale Lane off Denis Pritt Road in Kilimani.
The prosecution presented 35 witnesses during the trial, each contributing to the case against the defendants.
Despite their denials and claims of innocence, the state maintains that the evidence presented is sufficient to secure convictions against Maribe and Irungu.
