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High Court judge Alexander Muteti issued a warrant for a British soldier accused of murdering Agnes Wanjiru Wanjiku in 2012. The move could pave the way for extradition as families seek justice after years of delays and a 2019 inquest that blamed British troops.

Nanyuki, Kenya — 2025-09-16 13:00 EAT. High Court judge Alexander Muteti has issued a warrant of arrest for a British soldier accused of murdering 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru Wanjiku in 2012 after the suspect failed to appear in court for formal proceedings.
Warrant issued: The soldier, part of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), faces murder charges but has not been publicly named.
Next hearing: Case set for October 21, 2025 to confirm compliance with the arrest order.
Key step: Seen as critical for initiating extradition proceedings from the UK to Kenya.
2012 disappearance: Wanjiru vanished after leaving a hotel near the BATUK base with British soldiers.
Body discovered: Found in a septic tank with multiple stab wounds after a two-month search.
2019 inquest: Determined she was murdered by one or more soldiers.
2021 allegations: Fellow soldiers named a suspect who allegedly confessed and showed them where the body was hidden.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey: Met Wanjiru’s family in April, pledging to support extradition efforts and promising justice and accountability.
British Army: Announced an inquiry into BATUK conduct after a documentary exposed wider abuses involving Kenyan women and children.
Diplomatic ties: Case could test UK–Kenya relations over military presence and accountability.
Justice for victims: Marks progress after 13 years of delays since Wanjiru’s death.
Military oversight: Raises questions about BATUK’s code of conduct and safeguards for local communities.
Whether the UK discloses the suspect’s identity and cooperates on extradition.
Court compliance on October 21 and potential trial timelines.
Outcomes of the British Army inquiry into misconduct in Kenya.