DPP forms team to review file on Agnes Wanjiru’s murder as family meets top UK official

A police Inquiry file by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has received a file on the murder of Agnes Wanjiru by a British solder in Nanyuki for review and legal advice.

Acknowledging the lengthy of the time taken on the case, the DPP stated that he has constituted a team of prosecutors to conduct a comprehensive review of the police file submitted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

In his statement to the press, DPP Renson Ingonga said that they are keen on ensuring justice is served for the late Wanjiru.

“The DPP has constituted a team of senior prosecutors to conduct a comprehensive review of the file. We acknowledge the significant time that has elapsed in this matter and we affirm to remain fully committed to ensuring justice for the family of Agnes Wanjiku Wanjiru,” Ingonga said in the statement.

Ingonga stated that the decision to charge shall be made in strict adherence to the Constitution, the Decision to Charge (DTC) Guidelines and applicable laws.

“The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) remains committed to executing its constitutional mandate by the rule of law, public interest, and the administration of justice,” he added.

The assurance by the ODPP comes hours after the family of the late Wanjiru today, for the first time, met an top official from the UK government over her killing.

The United Kingdom has promised to help the family of Wanjiru get justice over the killing of their loved one.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey earlier today met with the family at the British High Commission.

The Minister, who is on an official visit in the country for the first time, offered his condolences to the family as he assured that in his meeting later in the day with President William Ruto, he will emphasise the need to accelerate the progress of the case.

“It was deeply humbling to meet the family of Agnes Wanjiru today. In the 13 years since her death, they have shown such strength in their long fight for justice. I reiterated my determination to see a resolution to the still-unresolved case. We will continue to offer our full support to the Kenyan investigatory authorities, which has included visits by Kenyan investigators to the UK to interview witnesses and the Provost Marshal (Serious Crime) in Kenya,” he stated.

“In my meeting with President Ruto later today, I will emphasise the need to accelerate progress in this case. Our Government will continue to do everything we can to help the family secure the justice they deserve,” he added.

The family expressed hope that they may soon get justice for their slain relative as they decried being offered empty promises.

“We hope that our meeting with the Secretary of State marks the beginning of the UK government and Ministry of Defence taking decisive action to ensure that what happened to Agnes is properly investigated in Kenya and the UK and to make sure that what happened to Agnes never happens again. We expect the UK and Kenyan governments to act and bring closure to this matter,” they remarked.

The young lady was allegedly killed by a British soldier in Nanyuki, where the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) is based.

Despite investigations, no one has yet been held responsible for her death.