Joseph ‘Jowie‘ Irungu was convicted of murdering businesswoman Monica Kimani in 2018. However, the motive behind the murder remains unknown. Justice Grace Nzioka, in her determination of the murder case against Mr Irungu and his then-fiancée Jacque Maribe, chose not to pursue the topic of motive. The judge agreed with Kimani’s family that a person can be pinned down for murder even when the motive has not been established.
The Penal Code requires proving of malice aforethought (intention to harm) and not the motive. Mr Irungu tried to advance a narrative of unfaithfulness on the part of Ms Kimani in court. However, the judge stated that it is possible to have DNA traces of more than one person on the straps used to tie Monica. As such, why the late Kimani had to die may well remain a mystery.
The questions of why Mr Irungu had a gun he did not use in the murder, why he stole an identity card two days before killing her, and who are the “others before the court” and will they ever be arraigned remain unanswered.
The murder of Monica Kimani was a gruesome and senseless act that left many people wondering why it happened. The fact that the motive behind the murder remains unknown only adds to the mystery. Justice Grace Nzioka’s decision not to pursue the topic of motive has left many people frustrated and confused. However, it is important to note that the Penal Code requires proving of malice aforethought (intention to harm) and not the motive. This means that even if the motive behind the murder is unknown, Mr Irungu can still be held accountable for his actions.
During the trial, Mr Irungu tried to advance a narrative of unfaithfulness on the part of Ms Kimani. He claimed that a message sent from the deceased’s phone to Anthony Kariuki Kaka, one of the prosecution witnesses, saying, ‘Kuja unisaidie kulala,’ was evidence of her unfaithfulness. He argued that if the message got to Monica’s Sudanese boyfriend, he would have gotten infuriated, annoyed, and probably would commit the murder. However, the judge stated that it is possible to have DNA traces of more than one person on the straps used to tie Monica. This means that the DNA traces found on the straps do not necessarily prove that the Sudanese boyfriend was involved in the murder.
The questions of why Mr Irungu had a gun he did not use in the murder, why he stole an identity card two days before killing her, and who are the “others not before the court” and will they ever be arraigned remain unanswered. These questions only add to the mystery surrounding the murder of Monica Kimani. It is important to note that justice was served, and Mr Irungu was convicted of the murder. However, the fact that the motive behind the murder remains unknown is a reminder that sometimes, even the justice system cannot provide all the answers.
In conclusion, the murder of Monica Kimani was a senseless act that left many people wondering why it happened. The fact that the motive behind the murder remains unknown only adds to the mystery. Justice Grace Nzioka’s decision not to pursue the topic of motive has left many people frustrated and confused. However, it is important to note that the Penal Code requires proving of malice aforethought (intention to harm) and not the motive. The questions of why Mr Irungu had a gun he did not use in the murder, why he stole an identity card two days before killing her, and who are the “others not before the court” and will they ever be arraigned remain unanswered. These questions only add to the mystery surrounding the murder of Monica Kimani.