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After a five-year trial, the High Court in Nairobi found Joseph “Jowie” Irungu guilty of the murder of Monica Kimani on Friday. Justice Grace Nzioka delivered the verdict, concluding that the prosecution had presented a compelling case against Irungu.
The prosecution painted a chilling picture of Irungu’s meticulously planned execution, arguing he stole Ms. Kimani’s ID, armed himself with a gun, and gained access to her apartment before brutally killing her. Justice Nzioka found the evidence “strong” and “unequivocal,” highlighting Irungu’s efforts to conceal his involvement, including burning the clothes he wore during the crime.
“The person who killed the deceased did not intend to give her even one minute to survive,” stated Justice Nzioka. “It is my considered opinion and finding that the perpetrator intended instant death.”
The prosecution’s case, built on witness testimonies and circumstantial evidence, further challenged Irungu’s claim of not knowing Ms. Kimani. Justice Nzioka deemed this assertion “untenable, insincere, and an afterthought,” revealing their shared history as classmates at Kenya Polytechnic (present-day Technical University of Kenya).
The judge examined the evidence, including statements from a witness who saw Irungu leaving Ms. Kimani’s apartment late at night, wearing clothes matching descriptions from other witnesses. This “corroborative evidence,” along with Irungu’s possession of Ms. Kimani’s stolen ID and access to her apartment solidified his presence at the crime scene.
On Maribe, Justice Nzioka ruled: “It is my considered view that the charge brought against the second accused person was not the proper charge.”
The Friday verdict marks the culmination of a long and emotional trial that began in 2018. Irungu now faces a potential sentence of life imprisonment.
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