The High Court in Kibra has denied Sarah Wairimu Cohen, the main suspect in the murder of businessman Tob Cohen, bail.
According to Judge Diana Kavedza, Wairimu’s denial of bail follows attempts by her and her associates to intimidate the witnesses citing that her freedom would risk interference with the case.
“From the analysis above the likelihood to intimidate or interfere with witnesses has been proven with sufficient evidence. Until the two witnesses have testified, the accused is at liberty to revisit the issue of pay at that time,” Judge Kavedza ruled.
Sarah Warimu denied bail on Cohen’s murder case. Photo: Courtesy.
However, Wairimu argued that six years have elapsed since the commission of the offense hence diminishing the probability of witness interference, arguments that the court overruled.
The High Court stated that interference may manifest at various stages including during investigation, throughout the trial, or after the filing of charges, and may involve actions by the accused, witnesses, or other parties.
Justice Kavedza further stated that the court must safeguard the trial integrity by protecting witnesses and preventing potential interference thus the need to have Wairimu under custody.
Sarah therefore, will remain in custody until the prosecution presents the two witnesses who will testify on camera.
