This archive report was first published on 24 September 2019.
On September 24, 2019, the burial ceremony of Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen was underway in Nairobi, marking a somber end to a tragic chapter in the life of the 71-year-old tours and travel expert.
His wife, Sarah Wairimu, who is accused of murdering him, arrived at the Jewish Cemetery on Wangari Maathai Road shortly before 3pm, amidst a gathering of dignitaries including former government spokesperson Muthui Kariuki, officials from the Dutch embassy, and President Uhuru Kenyatta's uncle Ngengi Muigai.
The burial, initially scheduled for Monday, was postponed to Tuesday due to the failure to secure 10 rabbis, highlighting the unique interment traditions of the Jewish community.
Mr. Cohen's disappearance had captured headlines last month, with his body eventually found in the septic tank of his compound, almost 60 days after he was reported missing.
At the time of his disappearance, Mr. Cohen was pursuing a divorce case against Ms. Wairimu and had also filed an assault case against her.
Ms. Wairimu was subsequently arrested as the key suspect behind his murder.
Initially, Mr. Cohen's workers had told police that he left his high-security compound on July 20, carrying only a briefcase and driven off in a white car, but detectives say there is no evidence to support this claim.
Ms. Wairimu had initially told Mr. Cohen's friends that he had left for Thailand to seek treatment, but immigration records revealed no evidence of his departure.
