Nairobi, Feb. 13 -- The Director of Public Prosecutions has filed a notice of appeal against the acquittal of former TV anchor Jacque Maribe in the murder of businesswoman Monicah Kimani.

Ms Maribe had been charged alongside her former fiance, Joseph Irungu alias Jowie, with the murder of the 28-year-old businesswoman in 2018.

Last week, High Court judge Grace Nzioka found Mr Irungu guilty of murder but freed Ms Maribe.

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The judge said there was no evidence linking Ms Maribe to the death of the deceased.

"I find the evidence adduced against the second accused person insufficient to prove the offence against her and I acquit her accordingly," Justice Nzioka said in a judgement delivere...