Sarah Wairimu, the widow of slain Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen has suffered a major blow after the High Court in Kibera denied her request to be released on bail pending trial.
In her ruling on July 8, Lady Justice Diana Mochache noted that Wairimu would remain in custody at Lang’ata Women’s Prison.
The court held that there had been no sufficient change in circumstances to warrant a review of the previous decision denying her bail.
Sarah Cohen denied cash bail again. Photo: Courtesy.
This is the second time Wairimu’s attempt to secure her freedom before trial has been rejected.
The prosecution opposed her renewed application, citing several grounds including witness intimidation, tampering with the crime scene, and her status as a flight risk.
The court moreover allowed the defense team to access the crime scene where Cohen is believed to have been murdered.
The matter is expected to be mentioned again on July 30 for further directions.
The late Cohen, a 71-year-old Dutch businessman, was reported missing in July 2019.
After a search, his body was discovered in September 2019, concealed in a septic tank at his residence.
