In October 2019, the name Sarah Wairimu Cohen made headlines across Kenya, marking the beginning of one of the country’s most widely publicized and controversial criminal cases. Wairimu, the wife of the late Dutch businessman Tob Cohen, was at the center of a media storm after her husband’s mysterious disappearance, which eventually led to his murder.
Tob Cohen, a prominent figure in Kenya’s business community, was reported missing in late July 2019. His disappearance sparked national attention, especially after it was revealed that he had not been heard from for several weeks. Sarah Wairimu Cohen, who was married to Cohen for several years, became the focal point of the investigation as suspicions grew around her involvement in his disappearance.
The case took a darker turn in October 2019, when the police discovered Cohen’s body in a septic tank at his Kitisuru home in Nairobi. The gruesome discovery brought even more scrutiny to Wairimu, who was subsequently arrested and charged with her husband’s murder. The investigation revealed that Cohen had been killed before his body was hidden in the septic tank, and Wairimu was accused of being the mastermind behind the plot.
The investigation into Cohen’s murder uncovered a series of complex and troubling details. There were reports of a strained relationship between Sarah Wairimu and Tob Cohen, with allegations of domestic abuse and infidelity. In the months leading up to his death, the couple had been involved in bitter disputes over property, finances, and other personal matters. Some sources suggested that Wairimu stood to gain financially from her husband’s death, further fueling suspicions of foul play.
However, Wairimu denied the allegations, maintaining her innocence throughout the investigation. She claimed that she had been framed and that her husband had been involved in other activities that could have led to his death. Her defense team argued that the evidence against her was circumstantial, and they called into question the integrity of the police’s investigation.
