Overview

• High Court Justice Alexander Muteti found probable cause and issued a warrant for a citizen and resident of the United Kingdom over Wanjiru’s 2012 killing in Nanyuki.
• The Director of Public Prosecutions said extradition proceedings will now begin to bring the suspect before a Nairobi court.
• The DPP scheduled the next court mention for October 21, 2025 as prosecutors outlined evidence linking the suspect to the murder.
• UK officials, including the British High Commission, reiterated commitments to assist Kenyan authorities while declining detailed comment during legal steps.
• Press reports have identified the suspect as former infantryman Robert Purkiss, 38, though the court did not publish a name, and Wanjiru’s family said they hope the move finally leads to justice.