Sarah Wairimu demands return of matrimonial property after Tob Cohen murder case withdrawn

Sarah Wairimu, wife of the late Dutch businessman Tob Cohen, is demanding for the immediate release of their matrimonial property after the murder case against her was dropped and the matter turned into an inquest.

Wairimu is now free from the shackles of a murder trial she describes as torture for the last three years.

“Sarah was in possession of her matrimonially co-owned home by the time of her arrest, so the law is clear, release the property to her together with all her contents, release her passport, release her pet dog,” her lawyer Philip Murgor said.

Through Murgor, Wairimu also took a stab at former Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti accusing him of manipulation, citing inconsistencies in the evidence tabled against her.

“DCI Kinoti has held Wairimu’s matrimonial home as a crime scene for three years to provide an advantage to the siblings of Tob Cohen who also claim the same property on grounds of a disputed will which a reputable examiner has found to be forged,” said Murgor.

Wairimu has demanded that the DPP, IG and DCI release her property which she claims has been destroyed and for which she will seek compensation from those responsible.

She is only too aware of the divide between her and her deceased husband's side of the family

“I have seen my in-laws attacking me like I did not exist. I have known my husband since I was twenty three and you cannot tell me I did not exist, you can’t say we did not have a life together,” said Wairimu.

She added that she is looking forward to the inquest filed by the DPP on Tob Cohen's murder.

“Avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath for it is written, vengeance is mine I will repay, says the Lord,” said Wairimu.

The widow says she will observe before deciding on whether to participate in the inquest.