Justice Grace Nzioka Stories

High Court upholds 33-year sentence for Westgate Attack convicts
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 28, 2024

Justice Nzioka dismissed an appeal by Hussein Hassan Mustafa and Mohammed Ahmed Abdi stating, "I would have enhanced the sentence if I was requested b...

IEBC ex-boss Issack Hassan among 41 shortlisted for Court of Appeal judge posts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2024

Wafula Chebukati, who succeeded Issack at the IEBC, is among 41 applications who have not made the shortlist.

Jowie Irungu files fresh case against death sentence, law denying him bail
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 18, 2024

Jowie argued that laws providing death sentences are unconstitutional because they all violate Article 26(1) of the Constitution on protection of the...

Jowie statements that sealed his fate in Monica Kimani murder case - judge
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 13, 2024

His sentence remains in force unless the Court of Appeal sets aside the judgement handed by Lady Justice Grace Nzioka on Wednesday.

Explainer: Jowie's death sentence and Kenya's stance on capital punishment
Amina Wako  |  Mar 13, 2024

No executions have taken place since 1987, when Hezekiah Ochuka and Pancras Oteyo Okumu were executed for their role in the failed attempt to overthro...

Monica Kimani murder: Joseph 'Jowie' Irungu sentenced to death
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 13, 2024

Justice Nzioka said the evidence presented in the case did not lead to the conclusion that the death was accidental.

Jowie Irungu's sentencing over Monica Kimani's murder postponed to next Wednesday
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 08, 2024

Justice Grace Nzioka raised the issue of parties on the case dragging the matter and not filing their submissions on time.

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