The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has directed that Sarah Cohen Wairimu be charged with murder over her husband, Tob Cohen's death in 2019.
In a statement on Thursday, January 23, the DPP said the new development follows overwhelming evidence linking Wairimu to the murder of her husband on the night of July 19th and 20th, 2019, at their residence in Lower Kabete.
According to the DPP, Wairimu is set to be arraigned following the receipt of new material evidence related to Cohen’s death by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
In light of this, the DPP successfully applied for the termination of an inquest into the murder, paving the way for the fresh charges.
“The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions remains steadfast in executing its mandate, with due regard to public interest, the administration of justice, and the prevention of abuse of legal process,” the DPP stated in a press release.
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Cohen, a 71-year-old Dutch businessman and former CEO of Philips Electronics East Africa, was reported missing in July 2019.
After an extensive search, his body was discovered in September 2019, concealed in a septic tank at his residence.
Following the discovery, Wairimu and businessman Peter Karanja were arrested and charged with his murder.
However, in November 2022, the DPP withdrew the charges due to insufficient evidence, opting instead for a public inquest to determine the circumstances surrounding Cohen's death.
