The murder trial of businessman Tob Cohen has heard testimony from witnesses who worked at entertainment joints frequented by Cohen on the night of July 19, 2019, before he disappeared. Three prosecution witnesses told the High Court that Cohen spent the evening enjoying his favourite whiskey before leaving shortly after midnight. Their testimonies form part of the prosecution's case against Sarah Wairimu Cohen, who is accused of killing her husband.
Michael Wainaina and Aggrey Ingano, who worked as bartenders at an entertainment joint in Parklands, told the court that Cohen regularly visited the establishment for whiskey and music. Wainaina said Cohen would typically visit the establishment on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Ingano told the court that Cohen arrived at the establishment at around 12:30 am and ordered a drink before a woman joined him.
According to Ingano, Cohen bought a drink for the woman who joined him, and nothing appeared unusual that night, apart from a brief disagreement involving some of the women who were in Cohen's company. The two witnesses said Cohen left the establishment shortly after midnight. Their testimonies provide insight into Cohen's activities on the night of his disappearance.
Another witness, Dennis Gekona, who worked at Muthaiga Golf Club, told the court that Cohen had passed by the club earlier that evening for drinks and a snack. Gekona said Cohen was served with two tots of Jameson at 7:31 pm, another two tots at 9:55 pm, and two samosas. This testimony corroborates the prosecution's account of Cohen's movements on the night of his disappearance.
The prosecution's case against Sarah Wairimu Cohen alleges that she gave instructions to domestic workers about her husband's whereabouts after his disappearance. Wairimu reported Cohen missing before his body was discovered 60 days later, concealed in a septic tank within the compound of their home in Kitisuru. The court will hear testimony from four more witnesses on Thursday.
The trial is being held at the High Court, with the prosecution presenting its case against Sarah Wairimu Cohen. The court has heard testimony from several witnesses, including those who worked at entertainment joints frequented by Cohen on the night of his disappearance. The prosecution's case relies heavily on the testimonies of these witnesses.
The trial is ongoing, with the prosecution expected to present more evidence and witnesses to testify against Sarah Wairimu Cohen. The court will continue to hear testimony from witnesses in the coming days.
Key points
- Sarah Wairimu Cohen is accused of killing her husband Tob Cohen and giving instructions to domestic workers about his whereabouts after his disappearance.
