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Court Denies Bail to Sarah Wairimu, Key Suspect in Tob Cohen Murder Case; Remanded to Prison
Kibera High Court has denied Sarah Wairimu Cohen bond after the prosecution opposed her release.
Wairimu, the widow of the late Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen will be remanded at Langata women’s prison until two key witnesses testify.
She is alleged to have murdered her husband on the 19th of July 2019 in the Lower Kabete area within Nairobi County.
In a ruling delivered on Tuesday by Hon. Lady Justice Diana Kavedza, the court ruled that the prosecution proved with sufficient evidence the likelihood of witness intimidation and interference.
Justice Kavedza stated that Sarah’s case is of public interest where a life was lost in the most heinous manner. “It is my considered view therefore that the principal of justice and public interest outweigh the accused right to liberty at this stage” ruled justice Kavedza.
She further stated that the court must safeguard the trials integrity’ by protecting witnesses and preventing potential interference.
The Court declined the accused’s application for bail and stated that the accused shall remain in custody until after the two key witnesses have testified.
Wairimu was re-arrested after the DPP, Renson Ingonga, reviewed the murder case and determined that there was sufficient evidence to charge her with murder.
The matter will be mentioned on 26th February 2025 for pre trial directions.
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