The Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (ODPP) has revealed receiving investigation files on the murder case of Agnes Wanjiru, who was killed by a British soldier in 2012.
In a statement dated Monday, April 7, the ODPP stated that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had completed investigating the matter.
Consequently, the files were forwarded to the DPP, with a special team formed to review the files.
"The DPP acknowledges the significant time that has elapsed in this matter and remains fully committed to ensuring justice for the family of Agnes Wanjiku Wanjiru. The public will be informed of any developments as the case progresses," read the statement in part.
"The DPP assures the family of Agnes Wanjiru and the public that any decision regarding charges will be made in strict adherence to the Constitution, the Decision to Charge (DTC) Guidelines 2019, and applicable laws."
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Notably, the announcement by the DPP came after the UK's Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, met with the family of the deceased.
At the meeting, the foreign official promised that the UK would continue to support Wanjiru's family even as they seek justice for their kin.
"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.
"We will continue to offer our full support to the Kenyan authorities so the family can secure the justice they deserve," the Minister noted in a statement.
Wanjiru was killed by a British soldier in 2012, who later dumped her body in a septic tank.
In 2021, UK media outlets exposed that the soldier joked about the incident on social media by posting photos of the crime scene. The photo was captioned 'If you know, you know'.
