Sarah Wairimu Rearrested in Tob Cohen Murder Case, Remanded Until Mental Assessment
In a dramatic turn of events, Sarah Wairimu, widow of the late Dutch billionaire Tob Cohen, has been rearrested and is now facing fresh murder charges. Wairimu was presented at the Kibera Law Court today, where she was remanded to Lang’ata Women’s Prison until January 29, 2025.
The arrest comes after homicide detectives uncovered new evidence linking Wairimu to the murder of her husband, whose body was discovered in an underground water tank at their Nairobi home back in September 2019. The case has garnered significant attention not just in Kenya but internationally due to the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the mystery surrounding Cohen’s death.
According to reports, the court will decide on January 29 whether Wairimu will undergo a mental assessment, a step that could influence the direction of the legal proceedings. This development follows a period where murder charges against Wairimu were dropped in November 2022 due to insufficient evidence. However, the DPP had then opted for a public inquest to clarify the circumstances of Cohen’s death.
The public inquest had faced several delays, including the absence of legal representatives, which postponed the ruling on whether to terminate the inquest. Wairimu had previously applied to have the inquest terminated, claiming she was framed and that powerful individuals were involved in a conspiracy to disinherit her and seize her husband’s properties.
The case has seen its share of twists with allegations of forgery, the involvement of high-profile lawyers, and contradictions in the investigation that led to the withdrawal of the initial murder charges. The DPP’s decision to push for an inquest was based on the need to address these contradictions and gather more comprehensive information.
Posts on X have shown a mix of public reactions, with some users expressing skepticism about the legal proceedings, while others are hopeful that justice will be served with the new evidence. The re-arrest of Wairimu has reignited discussions about her role in Cohen’s death and the effectiveness of the Kenyan judicial system in handling such high-profile cases.
As this story unfolds, it remains to be seen how the new evidence will hold up in court, and whether Wairimu’s mental assessment will provide further insights into her involvement or state of mind at the time of the crime. The legal and public interest in this case continues to grow, with many eager for clarity and closure in the tragic death of Tob Cohen.
