Joseph Irungu alias Jowie has been sentenced to death for the murder of Nairobi businesswoman Monica Kimani.
Delivering the judgment on Wednesday, March 13, Lady Justice Grace Nzioka disclosed that she considered three factors in her determination namely; the way the crime was committed, the consequence of the crime and the personality of the accused (Jowie).
Describing the gruesome ordeal the businesswoman underwent, she said Kimani’s killer was not going to give her a minute of life.
“It was a gruesome murder, horrific and threatening,” she said
Jowi’s sentencing comes after he was found guilty of murder on 9 February 2024. The businesswoman was murdered on 19 September 2018 and her body was discovered in her bathtub by friends and relatives the following day.
‘Filing of charges*
The prosecution, while presenting the report, urged the court to impose the death penalty on Jowie.
The prosecution said evidence showed Jowie planned to commit the crime and used what they described as a deadly weapon.
*Submission by the victim’s family*
The family submitted to the court that the death of their relatives was a huge blow. The family noted that Kimani was the breadwinner and her death has affected them.
“No amount of compensation can bring the deceased back,” the judge stated.
*Submitted by Jowie*
He agreed with the deceased family that no amount of money could bring the deceased back to life. Jowie also claimed that Kimani died a cruel death.
“The accused urged the court to consider that he is a first-time offender, that he was convicted purely on the basis of circumstantial evidence and the time he spent in custody,” she said.
*Probation Officer’s Report*
The court was told that Kimani’s mother cried several times while writing the report, forcing the probation officer to stop the interview several times.
Monica’s brother is said to have stopped watching the news and trusting people. He also restricted his movements.
The probation officer, on the other hand, informed the court that Jowie has a dual personality.
“The probation officer reports that the accused does not have stable relationships. He has antisocial personality patterns manifested by living on the edge. He is impulsive and thrill-seeking. He has used anger or aggression to control others,” the judge read. probation officer’s report.
