Summary
Agnes Wanjiru, a woman from Kenya, was allegedly killed by a former British soldier in 2012. Her niece, Esther Njoki, is traveling to the UK to push for the soldier's extradition to face charges in Kenya. The UK has an existing extradition treaty with Kenya, but the process might be lengthy.
Key Facts
- Agnes Wanjiru was allegedly killed in 2012 in Nanyuki, Kenya.
- Her body was discovered in a septic tank with stab wounds.
- A former British soldier is accused of her murder.
- Agnes’s niece, Esther Njoki, plans to visit the UK to meet officials about the extradition.
- A 2019 inquest found that Ms. Wanjiru was unlawfully killed by British soldiers.
- The UK has an extradition treaty with Kenya, but extradition requires several legal steps.
- In 2024, the UK army started an internal review of soldiers' behavior in Kenya, including reported abuses.
- Extradition in the UK involves approval from the home secretary and can be appealed in the High Court.
