This archive report was first published on 23 September 2019.
Published on September 23, 2019, a Kenyan court has made a ruling that will allow Sarah Wairimu Kamotho, a murder suspect, to attend the burial of her husband Tob Cohen in Nairobi.
Justice Stellah Mutuku directed the officer commanding Lang'ata Women Prison to escort Wairimu to the burial of her late husband at the Jewish Cemetery along Nairobi's Wangari Maathai Road on Monday afternoon.
The court's decision was made after all parties involved in the case agreed that Wairimu should be allowed to attend the funeral. Lawyer George Ouma, appearing for Wairimu, said that the parties had met and agreed that there was no need for a legal tussle over attendance.
"We have agreed with family lawyer Cliff Ombeta that Sarah be allowed to attend the burial of her late husband," Mr Ouma said.
State prosecutor Nicholas Muteti also stated that the State is not taking sides in the matter, saying, "Ours is to facilitate the parties once they agree."
Wairimu is set to appear before Justice Jessie Lesiit to plead to a charge of murdering her husband. The burial of Tob Cohen is expected to take place on Monday afternoon.
