🔗 Share this article Kenya Seeks Arrest Warrant for Former British Soldier in Alleged Murder of Agnes Wanjiru An arrest warrant was granted for a British national accused of the homicide of Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru, whose remains was discovered in 2012 on the grounds of a lodge close to a military camp. Legal Action and Extradition Request Presiding justice Alexander Muteti approved the warrant this week, with state lawyers stating that a suspect had been formally charged with murder and that extradition proceedings would be begun. Testifiers located in the UK are expected to testify during the trial, as stated by the prosecution. “The witnesses are in United Kingdom but we will avail them,” the judge heard. Background of the Incident Agnes Wanjiru, 21, was last seen with UK troops on the evening of March 31, 2012 at the Lion’s Court hotel in Nanyuki. She disappeared that evening, and months later her body was discovered concealed in a waste container at the hotel. The deceased worked as a stylist and at times engaged in sex work to supplement her income. She was survived by a child, her young girl, who was an infant at the time of her parent’s death. Relative’s Response and Judicial Process “Our family has endured with the anguish of Agnes’s death for over a decade,” the relatives said in a statement. “The reports that an detention order has been issued is a major moment for us.” The family’s legal representative added: “The family now urges the British government to do everything possible to ensure that the accused is transferred and stands trial in Kenya as soon as possible.” Should the individual is sent to Kenya, it would represent the initial instance a serving or ex- British soldier has been transferred to a foreign nation to face trial for the killing of a non-combatant. Probe and Past Examinations Thus far, the death of the victim has been the subject of multiple inquiries and numerous criminal investigations. The bar at the establishment was a frequented location for British soldiers stationed at the local training unit. An individual was identified by several servicemen following a newspaper investigation in recent years. From that point, Kenyan detectives have allegedly traveled to the UK on several occasions to interview soldiers and ex-soldiers who were present at the date of the incident. Government Response Earlier this year, the UK defence secretary visited the relatives and promised complete cooperation for the case. “I was deeply humbling to see the family of the victim,” the official said. “In the 13 years since her passing, they have demonstrated great resilience in their pursuit for justice.” Future Proceedings No date has been confirmed for the transfer hearing or future trial. The case is set to be heard again in court on October 21.