Jacque Maribe: I cannot account for my fiance's actions

Jacque Maribe (left) and Secretary of Innovation, Digital and Diaspora Communication in the office of the President, Dennis Itumbi. Jacque has been remanded till October 24th when the court will rule on bail application. [Beverlyne Musili, Standard]

Murder suspect Jacque Maribe now claims she is standing trial only because of her romantic relationship with co-accused Joseph Irungu alias Jowie. The two are charged with the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.

In an affidavit responding to the prosecution's application to deny her bail, Ms Maribe said she was an innocent lover and should not be held responsible for Mr Irungu's actions.