This archive report was first published on 20 November 2019.
On September 19, 2018, Monicah Kimani was found dead in her posh apartment on Dennis Pritt Road, her neck slit ear to ear and her hands bound.
According to court testimony, Lee Omondi, a witness who last saw Monicah before her death, met her at her apartment to collect documents. He testified that he met Jowie, who was introduced as Joe, and a neighbour named Walid.
Omondi identified Jowie in court, stating that he had positively identified him at the police station during an identification parade. Jowie was wearing a white gown, grey blazer, and a red taqiya (Muslim scullcap) when Omondi met him.
Monica told Omondi that Jowie was a security expert working with Interpol and in the Office of the President. Walid was introduced as a neighbour who had come to see her after she got back from Juba, South Sudan.
As they drank, they had a small talk as they watched news and commented on different issues, including security. Omondi said he took interest in Jowie because of the security issues he kept raising.
They also discussed Monica's trip to Dubai where she was to clear a consignment for Unicef. It was scheduled for the following day.
Monica told Omondi that Jowie seemed comfortable and could refill his drink and look for bitings in the kitchen. The court heard that Walid was the first to leave the apartment.
After Walid left, 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.
On the following day, Omondi was unable to get in touch with Monica, leading him to believe that she had left for Dubai. However, he was informed the following day that she had been killed.
