Rose Wanyua
The nation's superior court has authorized an detention order for a UK citizen allegedly involved in the death of a young mother more than ten years past.
Agnes Wanjiru was killed in early 2012, and her corpse was located in a septic tank of a inn in the military town of Nanyuki nearly three months after she had allegedly spent an night socializing with soldiers from Britain.
Justice Alexander Muteti stated that prosecutors had provided enough proof to seek that the accused stand before a Kenyan court for trial.
Legal counsel for the victim's relatives, Kamau Mbiu, informed media outlets that the judgment enabled for legal steps to initiate for the accused's transfer from the United Kingdom.
"It is welcomed, but we request full disclosure, as this remains a matter of national importance," Mr. Mbiu commented.
The court instructed that the identities of the accused and testifiers remain anonymous, saying this was necessary in order to ensure the legitimacy of the case.
In a statement, a representative from Britain said: "We continue to think with the family of Agnes Wanjiru, and we remain absolutely committed to assisting in their pursuit of justice."
The spokesperson said that no additional statements would be made at this stage because of the active court case.
Britain's defense department has previously said it is assisting the Kenyan investigation into the matter, which has sparked anger in the region.
The family of Ms. Wanjiru, who was survived by a young daughter, have for years struggled for a resolution.
Residents of the town, which is close to the British Army Training Unit Kenya - approximately 125 miles north of the city of Nairobi.
Her relative, Njoki, informed reporters that the warrant was "a bitter-sweet moment", adding the extradition process could require patience.
The court heard that the court that witnesses living in the UK would be provided for the proceedings, making certain it moves forward.
A London lawyer, Ms. Gregory, stated it now requested "the British Government to act decisively to ensure that the suspect is handed over and be judged in Kenyan courts as promptly."
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