They have made headlines for weeks now over the death of Monica Kimani, who was found dead in the bathtub of her apartment, her throat slit and her hands and feet tired.

Jacque Maribe and Joe Irungu are named as the main suspects in the murder case.

On Monday, they appeared in court for Monica's murder. They pleaded not guilty in front of Justice Lessit.

Not so long ago, Joe's parents were interviewed by Dennis Okari, a time when people wondered where his family was.

The interview by Dennis Okari opened up a lot on where he was born and raised. Jowie is originally from Nakuru where his parents stay up to date.

Now that he has become a topic of discussion, many people have come out to speak on their relationship with Jowie.

One of his neighbours from his time back when he lived in Nakuru with his parents, spoke to K24.

Peter Kimani, a resident of Nakuru and a Christian from Agape Church where Jowie led praise and worship, is still in shock.

Peter recalls Jowie being one of the good boys. A boy he says used to lead a whole church in worship using the keyboard.

Akiwa langa langa secondary school, mimi nakumbuka akiwa anaongoza mpaka worship kanisani hata kwa CU alikuwa anaongoza. he was a born-again Christian. I still remember him leading na keyboard. he was a good boy.

But Peter says that despite his role in the church, he could almost tell that Joseph Irungu would one day join politics because of his aggressive nature politically.

alikuwa ameanzia mambo ya siasa kitambo because the boy was so much aggressive

That was how residents in Nakuru knew Jowie and the story of him being a suspect to the murder of Monica, still remains a shock. Peter says he still questions his involvement in the death of Monica.

Nilikuja kuona kwa tv hiyo mambo imetendeka nikauliza why? WHY this? God forbid. ISIWE MAMBO YOTE YAMETENDEKA NI YAKE