Court Denies Sarah Wairimu After Finding Out She Obtained A Second Passport

The Kibera High Court has once again denied bail to Sarah Wairimu Kamotho, the woman accused of murdering Dutch businessman Tob Cohen, following revelations that she had fraudulently obtained a second passport while her original travel document remained in police custody.

Lady Justice Diana Mochache delivered the ruling that will keep Wairimu at Langata Women’s Prison until her legal team can demonstrate substantial changes in circumstances that would justify reconsidering the bail decision.

The prosecution team, spearheaded by Acting Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Vincent Monda, successfully argued against the bail application by presenting evidence of concerning behavior that undermines the judicial process.

Their case centered on three critical issues: alleged intimidation of prosecution witnesses, Wairimu’s classification as a flight risk, and evidence of crime scene tampering.

The discovery of the fraudulent second passport proved particularly damaging to Wairimu’s case.

This revelation directly contradicted earlier assurances about her willingness to remain within the court’s jurisdiction and raised serious questions about her respect for legal processes.

The fact that she managed to obtain alternative travel documentation while under investigation for a capital offense demonstrated both means and intent to potentially flee the country.

Justice Mochache emphasized that the court’s primary responsibility extends beyond the immediate parties to encompass the broader integrity of Kenya’s criminal justice system.

The case has attracted significant public attention, partly due to Cohen’s prominence in Kenya’s business community and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death.

The Dutch tycoon’s murder case has exposed complex family dynamics and raised questions about domestic violence in affluent circles.