A British national has been issued an arrest warrant by the High Court in connection with the murder of Agnes Wanjiru, which occurred over a decade ago in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. The warrant was issued by High Court Judge Alexander Muteti following an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which stated that the accused had been formally charged with murder.

According to the prosecution, the alleged crime took place on the night of March 31 or April 1, 2012, at Lions Court Lodge in Nanyuki. The accused is said to have killed Wanjiru during this time. The prosecution informed the court that the accused was not present, prompting the application for a warrant of arrest to facilitate their extradition to Kenya to face trial.

The court was assured that witnesses, some of whom are based in the United Kingdom, would be made available during the hearing. The prosecution confirmed that arrangements would be made to have these witnesses testify, despite their location. In his ruling, Justice Muteti directed that media outlets should refrain from publishing the names of the accused or any witnesses listed in the evidence bundle, citing the need to protect the integrity of the judicial process.

The issuance of the arrest warrant marks a significant development in a case that has spanned over a decade. The murder of Agnes Wanjiru has been the subject of extensive investigation and public interest. With the accused now formally charged and a warrant issued for their arrest, the case is poised to move forward. The next steps will likely involve extradition proceedings to bring the accused to Kenya to face trial. The case highlights the importance of international cooperation in criminal matters and the commitment of the Kenyan judiciary to ensuring justice is served, regardless of the time elapsed since the alleged crime.