SARAH WAIRIMU ARRESTED AGAIN AS TOB COHEN MURDER CASE REOPENS

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The long-running case of Tob Cohen’s death is back in court after nearly five years, with his widow Sarah Wairimu once again facing charges related to the murder.

The DPP has found new evidence that has led to her re-arrest, and she is now facing fresh murder charges.

Sarah Wairimu was arrested, when she voluntarily went to the police station on January 23 to retrieve her personal items, including her passport, before being informed of her arrest.

How did Tob Cohen Die?

Sarah Wairimu and Tob Cohen.

Tob Cohen, a Dutch businessman who had lived in Kenya for many years, was found dead in a septic tank at his home in Lower Kabete, Nairobi, on July 19, 2019.

His death initially sparked a huge investigation. Wairimu, his wife, was arrested at the time but was later released when the case was dropped.

However, the DPP has now reviewed the evidence and concluded that there is enough to charge Wairimu again with her husband’s murder.

Sarah Wairimu has a Case to Answer

The DPP, after receiving new material from the DCI, has stated that the evidence against Wairimu is overwhelming. And that it is clear that Wairimu was involved in her husband’s death.

This is a significant shift from the previous decision in 2019 when the DPP dropped the case and instead called for an inquest into Cohen’s death.

In 2020, Sarah Wairimu maintained her innocence, claiming that she was in police custody when her husband was killed, and that his body was hidden in the septic tank after he was murdered.

Wairimu appeared in court on January 24, 2025, where she was not required to enter a plea.

The prosecution has requested a fresh mental health assessment to determine whether she is fit to stand trial.

The court has decided to detain Wairimu at Lang’ata Women’s Prison until January 29, 2025, when it will rule on the mental health assessment request.

By BNN Writer.

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