The High Court of Kenya has issued an update on the judgement of the murder case involving former TV presenter Jacque Maribe and her ex-fiancé Joseph Irungu alias Jowie.
A statement from the judiciary seen by The Kenya Times detailed that all parties involved in the case had issued consent to allow the judgement to be moved to an earlier date.
Therefore, the statement indicated that the judgement that was scheduled for March 15, was moved to February 9, at 9:00am.
“Following consent by parties, the judgment in the Milimani HCCR NO. 51 OF 2018 R. v JOSEPH KURIA IRUNGU alias JOWIE & JACQUELINE WANJIRU MARIBE that was scheduled for March 15, 2024, has been moved to tomorrow Friday, February 9, 2024 at 9:00 am, Court 19,” the statement read in part.
The judgement had been postponed by High court judge Justice Grace Nzioka on January 26.
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Maribe Misses Court
Maribe was expected to show up in court on February 9, for the judgement but she failed to show up, forcing the judge to postpone the ruling.
According to the judge, she had received information that the former TV star, who is the co-accused in the case, fell sick.
On the other hand, Jowie, who is the first accused person in the case was in court for delivery of the verdict.
Justice Nzioka however noted that the judgment was ready for delivery.
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“I have looked at my diary and the court is not available in the whole month of January and February.
“Other than this matter I have a few other serious matters that I am dealing with. I will not be available from the 8th of February to 8th of March. My earliest judgement would be 15th of March,” she said.
Case Against Jowie and Maribe
Former TV anchor Jackie Maribe and her ex-fiancé Joseph Irungu were charged with the murder of late businesswoman Monica Kimani in 2018.
Although Judge Grace Nzioka was to deliver the judgment Friday, December 15, she postponed it to January 26, 2024 arguing that she got crucial exhibits that would help her determine the case.
During the trial, the prosecution presented 35 witnesses who testified against both defendants.
The duo has denied the charges against them, remaining hopeful for a favorable outcome in the impending hearing.
