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Tob Cohen's murder: Sarah Wairimu held pending mental test verdict

Sarah Wairimu, the widow of the late Tob Cohen leaves Kibera court on January 24, 2025, when the High Court Judge Diana Kavedza remanded her at Lang'ata Women's Prison pending her ruling on January 29, 2025. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

Sarah Wairimu, Tob Cohen's widow, will remain in custody for four more days pending a ruling by the court on whether she should undergo a fresh mental health assessment before pleading to murder charges.

Justice Diana Kavedza on Friday ordered that Wairimu be detained at Lang'ata Women's Prison until January 29, 2025, when a decision will be made on the request for a mental evaluation.

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