Joseph Irungu Convicted in Monica Kimani Murder, Jacque Maribe Acquitted
After a five-year legal battle, a Kenyan court has delivered its verdict, convicting Joseph 'Jowie' Irungu of murder while acquitting former TV anchor Jacque Maribe.
- Joseph Irungu, also known as 'Jowie', was found guilty of murdering businesswoman Monica Kimani in Nairobi, September 2018.
- Jacque Maribe, a former TV presenter and Irungu's ex-fiancé, was acquitted but faces potential prosecution for providing false information to police.
- The case, which has captivated Kenya, saw no established motive for Kimani's murder but highlighted Irungu's last known interaction with her.
- Irungu's conviction follows a series of trial delays and an announced intention to appeal the High Court's decision.
- Maribe celebrated her acquittal by quoting the Bible, emphasizing the role of truth in her liberation.
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