Journalist Jacque Maribe has expressed her relief after being acquitted in court of the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.
Speaking to the media after the court proceeding, Maribe, who was accused alongside her ex-lover Jowie Irungu said was glad that the truth had finally come out quoting a bible verse.
“I don’t know if to say anything, I’ll just say go read John 8:32; ‘For you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free,'” Maribe said after enduring a legal battle spanning over five years,
Addressing the media, Maribe’s father, Maribe Mwangi, shared the emotional toll the over 5-year-long trial had taken on their family.
“It has been a torturous journey. We have suffered emotionally and financially, but we thank God it has come to an end,” Mwangi expressed.
Maribe’s lawyer, Katwa Kigen, directed blame towards the prosecution for what he deemed as an unjust and baseless pursuit of the case.
“We blame the prosecution for maintaining and insisting on this case when it had no basis,” Kigen asserted.
Itumbi makes appearance to support Maribe
Political strategist Dennis Itumbi was also present in court to offer emotional support to his friend.
Following the conclusion of the court proceedings, Itumbi and Maribe shared an embrace, beaming with smiles in light of the court’s verdict.
Expressing his elation, Itumbi took to his X account to celebrate Maribe’s victory.
“Jacque Maribe is free! Maribe did not kill Monica. Daaamn! I feel so vindicated!” his post started.
He lamented about the six-year ordeal Maribe endured describing her as a victim of unjust persecution.
Itumbi likened Maribe to a phoenix rising from the ashes, urging her to embrace her freedom.
Irungu guilty
Jowie was found guilty of the murder of Monica Kimani.
Justice Grace Nzioka delivered the ruling, stating that Monica Kimani’s death was not natural or accidental but a result of homicide, as proven by the prosecution.
The court concluded that Jowie knew Monica before her murder, despite his claim otherwise, as they had been classmates at Kenya Polytechnic.
Furthermore, Jowie was found guilty of stealing Dominic Bisera Haron’s ID two days before the murder, which he used to access Monica’s residence.
Jowie was also identified as the last person seen with Monica before her death. The gun he possessed, which he claimed he accidentally shot himself with, was determined by the court to have been used to subdue Monica before her murder.
Additionally, the court ruled that both Jowie and Maribe provided false statements regarding the shooting incident.
Maribe had initially claimed that Jowie was shot at their gate, which was found to be untrue.
