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Influencer Joe Muchiri recently provided an update to his fans regarding his friend Jowie Irungu’s situation in prison.
In a social media post, Joe hinted at a recent visit, saying, “Kijana ako sawa, ana pambana tu na amewasalimia,” which translates to, “The young man is OK, still pushing on, and he says Hi.”
Joseph ‘Jowie’ Irungu was sentenced to death on March 13, 2024, for the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani. In February, Justice Nzioka determined that the prosecution had convincingly established Jowie’s guilt in Monica’s murder. The sentencing was initially scheduled for March 8 but was postponed to March 13.
Monica Kimani was brutally murdered on the night of September 19, 2018, in her Lamuria Gardens apartment in Nairobi. Justice Grace Nzioka stated, “After reviewing the evidence in this case, the court finds that the prosecution has provided sufficient evidence and met the required standard… The court concludes that the first accused person murdered the deceased.”
Former TV news anchor Jacque Maribe, who faced charges alongside Jowie, was acquitted of the murder charge. Justice Nzioka noted that murder was not the appropriate charge for Maribe, as the prosecution did not establish her presence at the crime scene.
Jowie has since filed a notice of appeal against his conviction and death sentence.
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