Joseph Kuria Irungu, popularly known as Jowie, appeared in court on Tuesday, expressing frustration over delays in obtaining the trial records needed to pursue his appeal.
Jowie was sentenced to death on March 13 last year by Judge Grace Nzioka for the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.
Two days later, he filed a notice to appeal the entire decision, but the lack of trial records has stalled his case.
Through his lawyer, Andrew Muge, Jowie lamented that despite consistent efforts to obtain the records, nearly a year has passed without progress.
The trial records, which include detailed accounts of the proceedings, judges’ notes, and other vital documents, are critical for filing an appeal at the Court of Appeal.

“We’ve reached out to the court administrators several times, but nothing has been provided so far,” Muge said, seeking the court’s intervention to expedite the process.
The lawyer representing Monica Kimani’s family supported Jowie’s request for the records but also called on the court to release some items still in custody.
However, Jowie’s legal team opposed the release, arguing the items might be crucial exhibits in the appeal.
To address the matter, the court scheduled a mention on January 28 to confirm the status of the records.
The Tragic Case of Monica Kimani
Monica Kimani, a businesswoman, was found murdered on September 19, 2018, in her apartment at Lamuria Gardens, Nairobi.
She was scheduled to travel to Dubai the following day but was discovered in her bathtub with her throat brutally slit.
During Jowie’s sentencing, Judge Grace Nzioka described the murder as deliberate and coldly executed.
“The doctor who examined Monica noted her throat was slit completely, indicating the killer had training. She was placed in a running bathtub to wash off the blood,” the judge observed.
“This was not accidental or defensive. It was premeditated, planned, and carried out with intent,” she concluded.