The pair, once romantically involved, stand accused in the tragic murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, whose life was brutally cut short in September 2018 when she was found dead with her throat slit at her Nairobi residence.
Lady Justice Grace Nzioka will render the verdict, marking a significant moment in this closely-watched trial.
The trial concluded in July, when the defense presented their final arguments, directing the court to acquit Jowie and Maribe.
They argued that the prosecution had failed to establish their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in connection with Monica’s murder.
In a compelling defense, Maribe’s lawyer, Katwa Kigen, said that none of the witnesses had implicated the former news anchor throughout the trial proceedings. Kigen argued that the case primarily relied on circumstantial evidence, lacking any direct proof against Maribe.
“The case is based on circumstantial evidence; there’s no direct evidence against the second accused person,” emphasized Maribe’s lawyer.
He went further to highlight that there was no DNA evidence linking Maribe to the victim, Monica, and that there was no concrete evidence suggesting her involvement in the murder.
Kigen continued, “There was no blood group association between the blood that was found and the accused, and there’s no confession that would suggest that she had a hand in the death of Monica.”
One of the critical points raised during the defense’s final submissions was the absence of telephone data indicating communication between Maribe and the deceased.
Maribe provided an alibi, detailing her whereabouts and the people she was with when Monica’s murder allegedly occurred.
Public and legal experts alike await as Lady Justice Grace Nzioka prepares to make a crucial decision in the Monica Kimani murder case.
The outcome of this trial will have far-reaching consequences, shaping the futures of both Jowie and Maribe and providing a sense of closure to a case that has captured the nation’s attention for years.
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