Gov't formally begins extradition of British soldier in Agnes Wanjiru murder case

According to Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP),  the request for extradition has already been transmitted to the Office of the Attorney General, which serves as the central authority responsible for forwarding such requests to the United Kingdom.

In court, the AG confirmed that it sent two physical copies and a soft copy of the extradition documents on October 9, 2025, through official diplomatic channels.

The documents were acknowledged and stamped as received by UK authorities on October 13.

“The extradition process has been initiated. We have done our part and are now waiting for the Attorney General to forward the documents to the UK central authority,” court heard 

The prosecution requested a mention in January 2026 to confirm the status of the suspect’s arrest and surrender, while assuring the family that it was doing everything within its power to move the matter forward.

“This is a complex process involving multiple parties both locally and internationally,” the prosecutor said. “We understand the family’s frustration after more than 10 years of waiting, but we urge patience as the procedure unfolds.”

Agnes Wanjiru disappeared in 2012, and her body was later found in a septic tank near a hotel in Nanyuki, where British soldiers were stationed for training.

In its ruling, the court acknowledged that extradition processes are often lengthy and beyond Kenya’s direct control once transmitted abroad.

 However, the judge Alexander Muteti directed that the matter be mentioned monthly to monitor progress, rejecting the prosecution’s proposal to push the next mention to January.

“This court agrees that the process should not be delayed,.....the DPP shall update the court regularly, at least once every month, to ensure accountability and progress.”court noted 

The court also cautioned parties against trying the matter in the media, ordering that any materials shared with the victims remain confidential.

“The victims must be supplied with necessary materials, but there should be no disclosure to avoid a trial outside court,” the judge emphasized.

The matter will be mentioned on the 24th of next month.

"The court issued a warrant of arrest and the DPP has dutifully transmitted to the AG.The process is now inthe hands of the AG," court noted 

Last month justice Alexander Muteti issued an arrest of  warrant for a British citizen, over the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru.