Joseph Irungu, alias Jowie has filed a notice of his intention to appeal against his conviction and the death sentence passed on him Wednesday. Jowie said through his lawyer Andrew Muge that he intends to appeal against both the conviction and the sentence. Justice Nzioka sentenced the 33-year-old Jowie to death saying he deserved no mercy because he had not for his victim, Monica Kimani. Irungu said he intends to be present at the hearing of the appeal. Justice Nzioka said the sentence meted on Irungu should serve as a deterrence not only to him but to the society, observing that killings especially of women were on the rise.

Source: Daily Nation March 15, 2024 11:51 UTC