The High Court has acquitted former Television presenter Jacque Maribe in the murder case involving Monica Kimani, where she was accused alongside Joseph Irungu alias Jowie.
Speaking with the press after her acquittal on Friday, the elated Maribe quoted John 8: 31 saying the “truth shall set you free”
Justice Grace Nzioka found and held that the prosecution did not adduce sufficient evidence to incriminate Maribe in the murder which occurred in September 19, 2018.
“It is my considered view that the charge brought against the second accused person (Jacque Maribe) was not the proper charge,” she stated.
She was subsequently set free.
On the other hand, the High Court has found Jowie guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monicah Kimani.
"Having considered the evidence in this matter it is the finding of this court that the prosecution has adduced adequate evidence and has met the threshold.... It is the finding of this court that the first accused person murdered the deceased," ruled Justice Grace Nzioka
The verdict, which has faced several adjournments, including a recent delay due to Maribe’s illness, was delivered on Friday following a consent agreement reached by all parties to move it from March 15.
Kimani met a tragic end in 2018 when she was discovered dead at her residence in Lamuria Gardens Apartment, situated on Kitale Lane off Denis Pritt Road in Kilimani.
