Court denies Sarah Wairimu bail over witness intimidation claims

Sarah Wairimu, the widow of Tob Cohen at a Kibera court on Friday, 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, on whether she will undergo a fresh mental assessment before pleading to the murder charge. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

The High Court has denied bail to Sarah Wairimu, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband, Tob Cohen, in 2019.

Justice Diana Kavedza ruled on Tuesday that Wairimu would remain in custody at Lang'ata Women's Prison until two key protected prosecution witnesses testify.