A former employee of the late businessman Tob Cohen and his wife, Sarah Wairimu, has testified in court regarding the deep-seated marital conflict inside the couple’s home prior to Cohen’s death. The witness, Shilindwa Shishemi, detailed several specific incidents he observed while working at the residence in the days leading up to the tragic event. Shishemi described rising disagreements between the couple, including a specific dispute involving property documents. He told the court that Cohen once instructed him to break open a safe to retrieve the documents. Instead of breaking the safe, Shishemi informed Wairimu. According to his testimony, Wairimu instructed him to do everything possible to prevent Cohen from accessing the files. Physical Altercations and Calls for Help Sarah Wairimu before the Kibera High Court on January 24, 2025. The witness further detailed physical confrontations between the couple. Shishemi recounted a late-night fight that left a lasting impression on him. “Usiku nikaskia kelele…kisanga yenye haitatoka Kwa akili yangu…”you are killing me, you are killing me,” the witness testified. Shishemi stated that he found Cohen bleeding and crying for help, asking him to use his phone light to illuminate a head injury. “Tob ako chini lakini Sarah amemfungia kwa kiti hawezi toka … wakati Tob alipoamaka niliona anatoa damu,” Shishemi added. In another instance,...
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