The High Court in Nairobi has issued an arrest warrant for a British national accused of murdering Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru Wanjiku in 2012, reigniting public calls for justice in a case that has lingered unresolved for over a decade.

Justice Alexander Muteti granted the warrant following submissions by state prosecutors, who revealed that the suspec, whose identity remains protected under court orders, has failed to present himself for trial and is currently outside Kenya’s jurisdiction. The judge directed law enforcement agencies to collaborate with international partners to enforce the warrant and initiate extradition proceedings.

Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old mother, was last seen alive on the night of March 31, 2012, at Lions Court Lodge in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. Witnesses reported she had been in the company of British soldiers stationed in the area under a long-standing UK-Kenya military training agreement. Her body was discovered three months later, dumped in a hotel septic tank, sparking outrage and demands for accountability.

In court filings dated September 15, 2025, the prosecution outlined the particulars of the offence, stating: “That on the night of March 31/April 1, 2012, at Lions Court Lodge in Nanyuki within Laikipia County, you murdered Agnes Wanjiru Wanjiku.” Prosecutors Vincent Monda and Gikui Gichuhi assured the court that key witnesses, including those based in the United Kingdom, would be made available during trial proceedings.

Justice Muteti also issued a directive barring media outlets from publishing the names of the accused or witnesses listed in the evidence bundle, citing the need to protect the integrity of the judicial process and ensure a fair trial.

The case is scheduled for mention on October 21, 2025.