Jowie Irungu Files Notice of Appeal Against Death Sentence.
Jowie Irungu Files Notice of Appeal Against Death Sentence: Joseph Irungu alias Jowie on Friday, March 15, filed a notice of appeal over the death sentence issued by the High Court on Wednesday 13th of March.
According to the court documents, Jowie through his new lawyer Andrew Muge, noted that the appeal is against the conviction and sentence issued by Lady Justice Grace Nzioka.
He noted that he is ready to be present at the appeal hearing.
“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, and in her written judgment dated February 9, 2024, whereby the Appellant was convicted of Murder and sentenced to death on March 13, 2024,” read part of the document.
“The appeal is against the conviction and sentence. The Appellant intends to be present at the hearing of the appeal.”
Jowie was found guilty of murdering businesswoman Monica Kimani in September 2018. While issuing the sentence this past week, Justice Nzioka issued the maximum penalty for the murder charge and handed Jowie the death penalty.
Thecprosecution had proven beyond reasonable doubt that indeed Jowie killed Monica based on the evidence presented and the convict’s character.
Shortly after the judgment, Jowie’s lawyer noted that in as much as 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,” the lawyer stated.
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