- In the wake of the court’s murder verdict, a video of Jowie Irungu alongside his former bae has surfaced
- Accused of the 2018 slaying of businesswoman Monica Kimani, Jowie’s peaceful past has resurfaced in a flurry of online emotions
- The video depicts a carefree and untroubled Jowie before his path intersected with Jackie Maribe’s
Social media is abuzz with emotion following the emergence of a video featuring Jowie Irungu and his girlfriend, captured just days before his fateful encounter with Jackie Maribe.
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The heartfelt footage showcases a carefree Jowie Irungu and his girlfriend, reveling in each other’s company before their lives took a tumultuous turn with Jacque Maribe’s involvement that resulted in a murder saga.
This video has emerged exactly a few minutes after the high court through judge Grace Nzioka ruled that the horrific murder of Monica Kimani was “intentional,” therefore giving him a death sentence.
Jowie was found guilty of the 2018 murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.
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The judge, in doling out the severe punishment, emphasized the meticulous planning and execution of the murder therefore extinguishing any hope that Jowie would be saved.
“Based on what I have said, I have ordered that the first accused before this court, Joseph Kuria Irungu alias Jowie, shall suffer death as provided for the offence of murder under section 204 of the penal code of Kenya. That is the order of the court”
High court judge Grace Nzioka
In a previous video during their first arraignment, Jowie’s sister was captured in a tearful and anguished state near the courtroom, eliciting widespread sympathy.
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The video resonated deeply with netizens, eliciting a plethora of reactions.
Some expressed empathy towards the apparent demise of the young man’s prospects, while others saw it as a stark reminder to be discerning in choosing companions, as reckless associations could exact a hefty toll, even life itself.