Former TV anchor Jaque Maribe has this morning asked the court to delay the delivery of her judgment in Monica's Kimani murder case after she fell ill.
The court was to pronounce its judgement this morning at 9 am.
But only Jowie was present in court.
Maribe's advocate Katwa Kigen urged Trial Judge Grace Nzioka to accommodate her as she is seriously ill.
Katwa said the nature of her ailment is confidential but the state prosecutor Gakoe Gichuhi said the medical documents should be made available to them.
She did not object to the adjournment saying sickness is not something that can be controlled.
Maribe said she expects to be well recovered within the next seven days.
She also stated she is willing to go to Naivasha where the trial Judge usually sits for delivery of the judgement.
"She is greatly indisposed. She was not able to come to court. She had intended to be here," said Katwa.
However, Trial Judge Nzioka slated the matter for March 15 and declined Maribe's request to have the judgment delivered in Naivasha where the Judge usually sits owing to resource constraints.
Both her parents were however available in court.
This Katwa said is a clear indication that she wished to be in court.
Katwa subsequently sought an adjournment saying it was the only time she had not attended court.
Jowie through his advocate Hassan Nandwa said they were ready to proceed but willing to indulge Maribe as sickness is not a matter of choice.
The same applies to the victim's family.
They asked for a nearer date saying they have been anxious to know the outcome of the matter.
After hearing from all parties, Justice Nzioka allowed the application for adjournment.
But before she allowed it, she disputed claims that it was the first time Maribe had sought an adjournment.
The court noted two instances the matter had to be adjourned during the hearing due to her unavailability.
She further urged all counsels to inform their clients when the matter has been adjourned as it was ready.
"I understand the anxiety parties have. Let's make clients appreciate the reason for the adjournment. Let them be well informed," Nzioka said.
