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Jowie Irungu was found guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, while Jacque Maribe, a former television journalist, was acquitted.

Jacque Maribe & Jowie Irungu's reactions to Monica Kimani murder judgement [VIDEOS] | Pulselive Kenya

Denis Mwangi

<p>In a courtroom filled with palpable tension and high emotions, the High Court today delivered its long-awaited judgment on the Monica Kimani murder case, a verdict that has attracted national attention.</p>

<p>Jowie Irungu was found <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/live-blog-judge-finds-jowie-irungu-guilty-of-monica-kimanis-murder/e3d2zs5">guilty of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani</a>, while <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/live-blog-judge-finds-jowie-irungu-guilty-of-monica-kimanis-murder/e3d2zs5">Jacque Maribe, a former television journalist, was acquitted</a>.</p>

<p>Irungu, who has been at the center of this legal storm, struggled to maintain a stoic demeanor as the verdict was announced.</p>

Jowie Irungu and Jacque Maribe in court on February 9, 2024

<p>Clad in a floral shirt, he maintained a composed posture, his face betraying little emotion despite the gravity of the moment.</p>

<p>His reaction was in stark contrast to the charged atmosphere in the courtroom, where friends, family, and observers awaited the decision with bated breath.</p>

<p>However, he shed a tear as the judge set his sentence hearing.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jowie Irungu sheds tears as Justice Nzioka sets date for his sentencing after being found guilty of murdering Monica Kimani <a href="https://t.co/i0jE32gUXI">pic.twitter.com/i0jE32gUXI</a></p>&mdash; Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) <a href="https://twitter.com/citizentvkenya/status/1755901857900220797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Following the guilty verdict, the judge revoked the bail and bond terms, directing that he be remanded until his sentencing on March 8.</p>

<p>He left the court under the escort of police officers and could not address the media.</p>

<p>Her sister on the other hand was overwhelmed with emotion and began wailing on the corridors.</p>

Jowie Irungu's sister reacts to the Monica Kimani murder judgement

<p>Jacque Maribe, on her part, quoted John 8:32, which reads, <em>"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jacque Maribe: &quot;For you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free (John 8:32).&quot; <a href="https://t.co/3apo6RUOAM">pic.twitter.com/3apo6RUOAM</a></p>&mdash; Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) <a href="https://twitter.com/citizentvkenya/status/1755900307714740279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Speaking to the press, Jacque Maribe's parents thanked God for the outcome of the case, recounting the difficult time the family endured.</p>

<p>Her father said that the family was never in doubt about the outcome, as her mother said that she was distraught by the media coverage about her daughter.</p>

<p><em>"It has been a torturous journey. We have suffered emotionally and financially, but we thank God it has come to an end,"</em> Maribe's father said.</p>

<p>Their lawyer, Katwa Kigen, said that the prosecution was at fault for charging Maribe in the first place.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;The truth has set me free,&quot; Jackie Maribe says after her acquittal in Monica Kimani murder case <a href="https://t.co/KkJ6rUnzM3">pic.twitter.com/KkJ6rUnzM3</a></p>&mdash; Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) <a href="https://twitter.com/citizentvkenya/status/1755904988306460908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p><em>"We blame the prosecution for maintaining and insisting on this case when it had no basis,"</em> he said.</p>

<p>Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi, who has been supporting Maribe throughout the case, said that the court had finally vindicated his past remarks that Maribe was innocent.</p>

<p>He blamed former DCI George Kinoti for dragging her name into the case.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jowie’s reaction to the verdict against him: <a href="https://t.co/RRQceSjEWd">pic.twitter.com/RRQceSjEWd</a></p>&mdash; John-Allan Namu (@johnallannamu) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnallannamu/status/1755887957335056658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Jacque Maribe with her lawyer Katwa Kigen at Milimani Law Courts on February 9, 2023

Jacque Maribe & Jowie Irungu's reactions to Monica Kimani murder judgement [VIDEOS]

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