High Court Judge Alexander Muteti has issued a warrant of arrest against a British national accused of killing Agnes Wanjiru in Nanyuki more than a decade ago.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), appearing on behalf of the Republic, informed the court that the accused has been charged with the offence of murder.
The prosecution alleges that the accused committed the offence on the night of March 31 / April 1, 2012 at Lions Court Lodge in Nanyuki, Laikipia County.
The prosecution told the court that the accused, who is a citizen of the United Kingdom, was not in attendance, prompting the application for a warrant of arrest to facilitate his extradition to Kenya.
The prosecution further assured the court that although some of the witnesses are based in the UK, they will be made available during the hearing.
“The witnesses are in United Kingdom but we will avail them,” court heard.
In granting the application, Justice Alexander Muteti also directed that media outlets must not publish the names of the accused or any witnesses listed in the bundle of evidence provided, citing the need to safeguard the integrity of the judicial process.
“A warrant of arrest is issued …the court is certified that the bundle provided before it and there’s cause that he surrenders himself before the court for purposes of the trial,” said Justice Muteti.
