The family of the late Monica Kimani has narrated the ordeal from the long wait for justice over the murder of their kin.
Speaking at the Milimani law courts on Friday, George Kimani, brother to the deceased, stated that they were relieved that the case had come to an end, noting that the family was satisfied with the verdict on Jowie Irungu and felt that justice had been served.
“We are relieved, at least we have come to the end of this long journey,” George Kimani stated.
“We are happy with the judgement, as much as it has taken so long, at least it is over and justice has been served,” he stated.
Narrating the agony, and emotional torture experienced as they waited for over the six years the case lasted, Kimani stated that the family was ready to move on.
“It has been crazy and overwhelming, six years is a long time, it has been emotional, and even our parents wanted this matter to come to an end so we can all move on,” he stated.
Kimani speaking days before the ruling, described his late sister as a kind, hardworking person who loved to give and share.
“She was our firstborn and the driver behind the family business in South Sudan where she was the managing director of our company. She was my boss, a good friend and hardworking. It was painful losing her in that cruel manner,” he stated.
“She was a loving sister, she played a huge role in our milestones as a family. There are things that she bought us that we can never forget. I learnt a lot through her. She ushered us into her company and helped us,” he added.
Joseph Irungu, alias Jowie was on Friday, February 9, found guilty of Monica Kimani's murder, which occurred in 2018.
While delivering her judgment, Lady Justice Grace Nzioka noted that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that Jowie committed the offence.
"It is the finding of this court that all this evidence taken cumulatively leads to a strong conclusion that the first accused person murdered the deceased," ruled Nzioka.
His co-accused, former Citizen TV journalist Jacque Maribe was acquitted of the charges, with Justice Nzioka noting that there was no concrete evidence to prove that she was involved in the murder.
