Kenya has formally initiated the extradition process for the British soldier accused of murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Nanyuki over a decade ago.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said 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, 2025.
“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.
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