Joseph Jowie Irungu has today filed a notice of appeal over the rulling of death sentence that was issued by Justice Grace Nzioka of the High Court.
“Take notice that Joseph Kuria appeals to the Court of Appeal against the decisions of the Honourable Lady Justice Grace Nzioka delivered in open court at Milimani, Nairobi on February 9, 2024 in her written judgment dated February 9, 2024, whereby the Appellant was convicted of Murder and sentenced to death on March 13, 2024.”
Jowie through his new lawyer Andrew Muge, noted that the appeal is against the conviction and sentence issued by Lady Justice Grace Nzioka.
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The appeal is against the conviction and sentence. The Appellant intends to be present at the hearing of the appeal
This comes after Jowie Irungu hired a new lawyer Andrew Muge to represent him at the appeal after being convicted of murder being represented previously by Hassan Nandwa
Jowie, who was found guilty of murdering businesswoman Monica Kimani in September 2018 was sentenced to death by Grace Nzioka where she issued the maximum penalty for the murder charge.
Justice Nzioka ruled that the prosecution had proven beyond reasonable doubt that Jowie killed Monica based on the evidence presented and the convict’s character.
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Shortly after the judgment, Jowie’s previous lawyer noted that while they respected the court ruling, they disagreed with it.
“This unfortunate decision, as much as we disagree with the learned judge, there is a way out. We will appeal and we’re hopeful that our appeal will be allowed when it comes. Otherwise, we respected the judge and her decision, and therefore we will head to the Court of Appeal when the time comes after the sentencing.”