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Court denies Sarah Wairimu bail for third time in Tob Cohen murder case

Sarah Wairimu, the widow of Tob Cohen, at Kibera Law Courts in Nairobi, on January 29, 2025. [File, Standard]

Sarah Wairimu, the widow of slain Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen, has suffered yet another setback after the High Court on Tuesday denied her bail for the third time, citing witness intimidation, flight risk, and interference with the crime scene.

Justice Diana Kavedza ruled that Wairimu will remain in custody at Lang'ata Women's Prison until the conclusion of her murder trial, saying the interests of justice and public interest outweighed her right to personal liberty.

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