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.
In her ruling, Justice Kavedza cited the risk of witness interference as a primary reason for denying bail.
The judge noted that the prosecution had presented evidence showing that Wairimu or her associates had attempted to intimidate crucial witnesses in the case, some of whom were employees of the accused and the late Cohen. "The prosecution has provided sufficient grounds to show a real likelihood of interference with witnesses," Justice Kavedza said. "I decline the accused's application for bail.
