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Kenyan Court Finds Man Guilty of Killing Businesswoman, Acquits Local News Anchor Accomplice
Kenyan Court Finds Man Guilty of Killing Businesswoman, Acquits Local News Anchor Accomplice
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In September 2018, Joseph Irungu, also known as "Jowie," slit a throat of businesswoman Monica Kimani at her home in Nairobi, while his then-girlfriend, famous... 10.02.2024, Sputnik Africa
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On Friday, the Kenyan High Court found Joseph Irungu guilty of murdering businesswoman Monica Kimani, but acquitted his former fiancée, a popular Kenyan news anchor Jacque Maribe.Judge Grace Nzioka said the accused didn't "give her even one minute to survive" and intended an "instant death".The court determined that the prosecution had ample evidence to establish, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Jowie was responsible for the murder of the businesswoman.On the contrary, Irungu's ex-partner Maribe beat the rap after the authorities accused her of trying to hide evidence by burning Irungu's clothes.However, the judge said she should be prosecuted for providing false information to police, adding that the Director of Public Prosecutions has the authority to prosecute Maribe if necessary.It is noteworthy that no motive for her murder has been found, according to the media.Irungu, who had previously worked as a security officer for a private firm in Dubai and provided VIP security for several Kenyan leaders, was the major suspect of the murder.He entered the complex where the victim lived with another person's ID card, and was recognized by several witnesses as the last person to see Kimani alive in her apartment.The suspect attempted to defend himself by claiming that he didn't know Kimani, but the judge refuted this, stating that they both attended a local school and were in the same class.Irungu will remain in custody until his sentencing on March 8.This week, a Kenyan court handed down a verdict in another high-profile case: self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and dozens of suspected accomplices were charged of the murder of nearly 200 children. Moreover, Mackenzie has already been charged with terrorism, manslaughter as well as child torture and cruelty.
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Kenyan Court Finds Man Guilty of Killing Businesswoman, Acquits Local News Anchor Accomplice
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In September 2018, Joseph Irungu, also known as "Jowie," slit a throat of businesswoman Monica Kimani at her home in Nairobi, while his then-girlfriend, famous TV representative Jacque Maribe, was accused of hiding evidence.
On Friday, the Kenyan High Court found Joseph Irungu guilty of murdering businesswoman Monica Kimani, but acquitted his former fiancée, a popular Kenyan news anchor Jacque Maribe.
Judge Grace Nzioka said the accused didn't "give her even one minute to survive" and intended an "instant death".
The
court determined that the prosecution had ample evidence to establish, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Jowie was responsible for the
murder of the businesswoman.
"It is the finding of this court that all this evidence taken cumulatively leads to a strong conclusion that the first accused person murdered the deceased," Nzioka stated.
On the contrary, Irungu's ex-partner Maribe beat the rap after the authorities accused her of trying to hide evidence by burning Irungu's clothes.
However, the judge said she should be prosecuted for providing false information to police, adding that the Director of Public Prosecutions has the authority to prosecute Maribe if necessary.
It is noteworthy that no motive for her murder has been found, according to the media.
Irungu, who had previously worked as a security officer for a private firm in Dubai and provided VIP security for several
Kenyan leaders, was the major suspect of the murder.
He entered the complex where the victim lived with another person's ID card, and was recognized by several witnesses as the last person to see Kimani alive in her apartment.
The suspect attempted to defend himself by claiming that he didn't know Kimani, but the judge refuted this, stating that they both attended a local school and were in the same class.
Irungu will remain in custody until his
sentencing on March 8.
This week, a Kenyan court handed down a verdict in another high-profile case: self-proclaimed pastor
Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and dozens of suspected accomplices were charged of the murder of nearly 200 children. Moreover, Mackenzie has already been charged with terrorism, manslaughter as well as child torture and cruelty.
