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State ready to start prosecution of Jowie-Maribe murder case

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The trial of Jackie Maribe, and Joseph Irungu(popularly known as Jowie) regarding the brutal murder of businesswoman, Monica Kimani is set to begin on 18th June 2019.

The prosecution has said that it intends to call 32 witnesses to testify against Citizen TV journalist Jackie Maribe and her fiancé Joseph Irungu in a case in which they are charged with the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.

Among them will be experts, according to submissions made to trial judge James Wakiaga on Tuesday.

Justice Wakiaga was told the prosecution intends to use photographs and other digital evidence to prove its case.

Maribe and Irungu have since denied killing 29-year-old Kimani, on September 2018 at her Lamuria Gardens Apartment in Kilimani, Nairobi.

Maribe was freed on bond while Irungu popularly known as Jowie is still in custody.

However, he has implored the court to review the decision of denying him bail. The ruling on the same is due on June 18 days before trial commences on June 25.

The prosecution in the murder trial of TV journalist Jackie Maribe and her fiance Joseph Irungu will call 32 witnesses. Among them will be experts, trial judge James Wakinga today heard

Lead prosecutor Catherine Mwaniki said four of the witnesses are protected while five will be expert witnesses.

Justice Wakiaga was told the prosecution intends to use photographs and other digital evidence to prove its case.

Maribe and Irungu have since denied killing 29 year old Monicah Kimani, last September 19, at her Lamuria Garden Apartment in Kilimani.

However, he has implored the court to review the decision of denying him bail. The ruling on the same is due on June 18 days before trial commences on June 25. 

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Milton Nyakundi

Milton Nyakundi is a veteran multimedia journalist with over 20 years of experience across broadcast, digital, and print media, who relocated to the United States in 2022 and is now the Senior International Correspondent for Kurunzi News based in Washington, DC, USA. He has previously worked with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), among other high-profile roles with Kenya's first privately-owned media outlet - Kenya Television Network. His experience also include prominent roles as Media Consultant for Football Kenya Federation (FKF), and StarTimes Kenya. His career spans high‑stakes political reporting covering legislative and constitutional issues, elections, governance, and accountability across Kenya, Africa, and global arenas. He also boasts extensive sports journalism experience, covering local and international sports events, including leagues, tournaments and sports governance. He is well-known for his investigative depth, editorial leadership, and evidence-driven journalism that guides his consistent delivery of public‑interest storytelling across platforms.

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