Kenyan Family Demands Extradition of Ex-British Soldier

The family of a Kenyan woman who was murdered is demanding the extradition of a former British soldier. Agnes Wanjiru, 21, was found dead in a septic tank in Nanyuki, Kenya, in December 2021. Her family alleges that a British soldier stationed at the nearby British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) is responsible for her death.

They have been campaigning for justice since Wanjiru’s body was discovered. The family is calling for the suspect, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed by authorities, to be extradited from the United Kingdom to Kenya to face charges. The article states that the family’s lawyer, John Mburu, has been leading efforts to secure the extradition.

The case has drawn attention to the status of British soldiers serving in Kenya and the legal avenues available for crimes committed by them. Wanjiru’s family is seeking accountability and closure, emphasizing the need for a fair trial in Kenya. The article does not provide details on the specific legal proceedings or the current status of the extradition request beyond the family’s demands.

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