Convicted felon Joseph Irungu alias Jowie has filed an appeal against the High Court ruling which sentenced him to death for the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani.

In his appeal, Jowie describe the ruling by Lady Justice Grace Nzioka on March 13, 2024 as ihumane and cruel - thus contrary to provisions of Article 25 of the Constitution.

Jowie wants the death penalty declared a degrading form of punishment - undermining his right to freedom from torture and cruelty.

He further argued that, "Section 379(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code is unconstitutional, null and void to the extent that it denies persons sentenced to death the right to bail pending appeal".

Jowie is seeking from the court compensation for what he argues to be an infringement of his rights under Articles 27, 28, 29, 48 and 50 of the Constitution of Kenya.

The convict was found guilty of murdering Kimani and sentenced to death on Marth 13. He proceeded to file a notice of appeal two days later.

The deceased was found in her bathtub, hands tied on September 19, 2018, by her brother and his girlfriend after they failed to reach her. Several witnesses in the trial identified Jowie as the last person to have come in contact with Monica.

Irungu is said to have accessed the late businesswoman's apartment using false credentials.

In her ruling, Justice Nzioka determined that the murder was predetermined, warranting a full sentence.