(PICTURES) Moses Kuria Leads Jacque Maribe’s ex boyfriends to court

Dennis Itumbi and Gatundu MP Moses Kuria in court on October 17, 2018. PHOTO | RICHARD MUNGUTI

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria led other high profile personalities in court to stand in solidarity with embattled Citizen TV Journalist Jacque Maribe who has been charged with the murder of Monica Kimani.

Among those in court on Wednesday morning were Jacque’s ex boyfriends Denis Itumbi and Oliver Mathenge, who is Radio Africa’s Digital Editor.

Citizen TV Journalists Francis Gachuri, Faizah Wanjiru, Monica Kiragu and the former anchor Terryanne Chebet who is also a close friend of Jacque were also present as their colleague came for the mention of her case before Justice James Wakiaga.

Jacque and her boyfriend Joseph Irungu, have been charged with the killing of Monica, on the night of 19th September at her apartment at Lamuria Gardens, along Denis Pritt road in Kilimani area.

On Monday, the couple pleaded not guilty to the offense and were directed to appear in court on Wednesday for the hearing and determination of their bail application.

In an affidavit filed in court through lawyer Katwa Kigen, Maribe says she is innocent in the eyes of the law, as there is no evidence showing she was involved in the murder, hence, it would be unfair to keep her in custody.

“I was not involved in the murder, was not at the scene of the murder, had no knowledge of the deceased and had no conscious knowledge of any persons known to the deceased,” it reads.

“I have cooperated with investigators and any association against me with the alleged murder, if any, is wholly weak circumstantial association.”

Maribe said she handed over her car and phone, which are being analysed as part of evidence, to the police as a sign of her cooperation.

She said she is well known courtesy of her being on TV screens and that makes it difficult for her to jump bail if freed.

“There are no compelling reasons whatsoever that can deny me bond. I’m a well-known TV journalist. Most Kenyans are conversant with my job and can easily spot me anywhere; therefore, making it impossible to jump bail,” she said.

She is willing to surrender her passport to court. As a single mother, the child solely depends on her for social and financial upkeep, she said. Maribe argued that the child will suffer if she remains in custody until the case is concluded.

The prosecution has, however, opposed the bail request.State counsel Catherine Mwaniki says the two are likely to interfere with witnesses given that investigations are underway.

Justice James Wakiaga presided over the case where he warned the media on the coverage of the Monica Kimani murder case.

The judge will make a ruling on their bail application on 24th this month.

 

 

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