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The DPP has secured an order allowing the extradition of Sancho Kibutu to the United States, where he is wanted to face sentencing following his conviction in a fatal drunk-driving case.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured an order allowing the extradition of Kenyan fugitive Sancho Kibutu to the United States, where he is wanted to face sentencing following his conviction in a fatal drunk-driving case.

In a statement on Friday, September 25, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said Kibutu appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Teresia Nyangena at the Milimani Law Courts, where he surrendered to the extradition request and indicated his willingness to comply with the orders issued by the court.

"The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has today secured an order for the extradition of a Kenyan fugitive wanted in the United States of America to face sentencing following his conviction over a fatal drunk-driving offence," the statement read.

Kibutu was arrested pursuant to an extradition request made by the Governments of the United States of America and Kenya. 

The proceedings were conducted before the Milimani Law Courts as authorities moved to facilitate his transfer to the US.

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"He is expected to be surrendered to the United States to face sentencing following his conviction for Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated, contrary to Section 191.5(a) of the California Penal Code, together with three special allegations," the statement added.

According to the extradition request, Kibutu had been on the run since October 11, 2013, after failing to comply with an order issued by the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Madera.

The California court had required Kibutu to appear for sentencing on October 28, 2013, but he failed to attend, leading to the subsequent extradition process.

File image of the suspect, Sancho Kibutu, in court

The DPP said the conclusion of the proceedings demonstrated Kenya's cooperation with other jurisdictions in ensuring that individuals wanted to face criminal justice processes are brought before the relevant courts.

"The successful extradition proceedings underscore the DPP’s continued role in facilitating international cooperation in the administration of justice and ensuring that fugitives wanted to face criminal justice processes are brought before the courts," the statement concluded.

This comes weeks after a Nairobi court denied bond to 39-year-old Chinese national Chen Guang, alias Alex, who is wanted in Uganda over alleged fraud involving UGX4,533,379,400, (Ksh151 million).

In a statement on Thursday, September 3, the ODPP said Guang will remain in custody as the DPP pursues his extradition to Uganda, where he is wanted to face 30 counts of forgery and one count of theft. 

The court ruled that the prosecution had presented sufficient grounds to justify his continued detention.

"The court today found that the prosecution had demonstrated compelling reasons to warrant the continued detention of Chen Guang, alias Alex, pending the hearing and determination of extradition proceedings against him," the statement read.

According to the ODPP, the allegations against Guang stem from his time working as a cashier at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited, where he is accused of manipulating financial documents to facilitate the alleged offences.

"The prosecution told the court that Guang allegedly manipulated weighbridge bills and payment vouchers while working as a cashier at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited. 

"He is accused of exploiting his access to the company’s payment documentation and financial processes to facilitate the alleged offences," the statement added.

According to the ODPP, the extradition proceedings were initiated after the Government of Uganda formally requested Kenya’s assistance in securing Guang’s surrender to face the criminal charges in Uganda. 

The request was received by the Director of Public Prosecutions on June 10, 2026.

"The request, dated 18th of April 2025, was transmitted through the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice and sought Kenya’s assistance in endorsing and enforcing a Ugandan warrant of arrest and facilitating Guang’s surrender to Uganda to face the charges," the statement further read.