Jowie Irungu Files Notice of Appeal Over Death Sentence
On Friday, March 15, Joseph Irungu, also known as Jowie, submitted a notice of appeal regarding the death penalty handed down by the High Court.
According to a court document obtained by Gossipa2z.com, Jowie, represented by his new attorney Andrew Muge, stated that the appeal challenges the verdict and punishment handed down by Judge Grace Nzioka.
He noted that he is ready to be present at the appeal hearing.
Previously, Jowie had hired Hassan Nandwa to defend his case.
“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.
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“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.
Shortly after the judgment, Jowie’s 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,” the lawyer stated.
Jowie Irungu Files Notice of Appeal Over Death Sentence