This archive report was first published on 20 November 2019.
Jowie Irungu's Last Conversation with Monica Kimani ¶
Published on November 20, 2019
On September 19, 2018, Lee Omondi visited Monica Kimani at her posh Kilimani apartment along Dennis Pritt Road. He had gone to collect documents from her.
At the apartment, Omondi met Jowie Irungu, who was introduced to him as Joe, and a neighbor by the name Walid. Monica told Omondi that Jowie was a security expert working with Interpol and in the Office of the President.
According to Omondi, Jowie was wearing a white gown, grey blazer, and a red taqiya. Monica wondered why Jowie was wearing a gown, and he allegedly responded that he was coming from an operation in Lamu and had to blend in.
During their conversation, Jowie told Omondi that he had a house in Eastleigh for purposes of an operation he was conducting. Omondi also testified that Jowie offered to help him get a firearm, which confirmed to him that Jowie worked as a security officer.
They also discussed Monica's trip to Dubai, where she was to clear a consignment for Unicef. Jowie seemed comfortable and could refill his drink and look for bites in the kitchen.
Walid was the first to leave the apartment, and Omondi casually commented that Jowie should stay over because the house was big enough. He left at 10:45 pm, and Monica did not escort him downstairs.
