Jowie Irungu to be sentenced March 8

 

Jowie Irungu, in tears before Justice Grace Nzioka after he was found guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2024

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• Joseph 'Jowie' Irungu, convicted of Monica Kimani's murder, awaits sentencing on March 8, 2024.

• Justice Grace Nzioka revoked Jowie's bond following the guilty verdict.

• Jowie's conviction was based on compelling circumstantial evidence presented in court.

• Justice Nzioka affirmed the prosecution's demonstration of Jowie's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

• Details of Jowie's actions leading up to and after the murder were provided by the court, including stealing an ID, arming himself, and disguising his identity.

• The court emphasized the significance of circumstantial evidence in reaching the verdict.

• While Kenya's Penal Code stipulates capital punishment for murder, a 2017 Supreme Court ruling granted judges discretion between the death penalty and life imprisonment.

• Despite frequent death sentences, the last execution in Kenya occurred in July 1987.

• Jowie's sentencing will determine the consequences he faces for his involvement in Monica Kimani's death.

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Monica Kimani Murder: Jowie Irungu to be sentenced March 8

Joseph 'Jowie' Irungu, convicted in the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, faces sentencing on March 8, 2024, following a directive from Justice Grace Nzioka.

Justice Nzioka revoked Jowie's bond and ordered his custody until the sentencing date, citing his guilt based on circumstantial evidence presented in court.

The court ruled that the prosecution convincingly demonstrated Jowie's involvement in the murder, detailing his actions leading up to and following the crime, including stealing an ID, arming himself, and disguising his identity.

Circumstantial evidence, such as eyewitness accounts and timelines, played a crucial role in the verdict, as it allowed the court to draw conclusions based on observable facts.

Penal Code Section 204 stipulates capital punishment for offenses like murder, but a 2017 Supreme Court ruling granted judges discretion between the death penalty and life imprisonment. While death sentences are still issued, the last execution in Kenya occurred in July 1987.

Jowie's sentencing will determine the consequences he faces for his role in Monica Kimani's tragic death.