🔗 Share this article Kenyan Court of Justice Approves Arrest Warrant for UK Citizen in 21-Year-Old Woman's Killing Rose Wanyua The victim, Agnes Wanjiru, had been 21 years old at the time of her death and was mother to a five-month baby Kenya's High Court has approved an warrant for arrest for a UK citizen suspected of murdering a 21-year-old mother a full in 2012. The victim, Agnes Wanjiru, died in early 2012, and her remains were discovered in a sewage pit of a hotel in the central garrison town of Nanyuki town about three months after she had was said to have passed an evening out with UK troops. The presiding judge stated that the prosecution presented enough proof to demand that the suspect appear before a local court for trial. Attorney of the Wanjiru family, Attorney Mbiu, told the press that the judgment enabled for legal steps to initiate for the accused's transfer from the UK. "We welcome it, but we urge greater transparency, as this is still a subject of public interest," Mr. Mbiu stated. The court instructed that the details of the individual and testifiers remain anonymous, stating this was required in order to ensure the legitimacy of the proceedings. Through a release, a UK government spokesperson remarked: "Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of Agnes, and we remain absolutely committed to helping them secure justice." The spokesperson said that no further comment would be offered at this stage because of the active court case. Britain's defense department has earlier stated it is assisting the local probe into the case, which has led to protests in the East African nation. Her loved ones, who left behind a infant child, have long been fighting for legal accountability. Based in Nanyuki, which is near the UK military training base - around 200 kilometers north of the Nairobi. Her relative, Esther, told reporters that the decision felt like "mixed emotions", stating the extradition process could require patience. The court heard that the tribunal that people now residing in the United Kingdom would be made available for the trial, making certain it moves forward. Their British attorney, Tessa Gregory, emphasized it now urged "UK authorities to act decisively to ensure that the suspect is handed over and stand trial locally as quickly." Earlier: Death results in public anger concerning alleged army cover-up Kenyans file a lawsuit targeting British army due to fire at wildlife sanctuary