• Kenyan High Court issues arrest warrant for British national in 2012 murder case.
• The body of Agnes Wanjiru, 21, was found in a septic tank after a night out with soldiers.
• Family seeks justice after 13 years with an extradition request to be initiated.

A Kenyan High Court has issued an arrest warrant for a British national suspected of murdering Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old woman whose body was found in a septic tank in April 2012. The court determined there was sufficient evidence linking the suspect to the crime, which took place near a British Army training base in Nanyuki, Kenya. Wanjiru was allegedly last seen leaving a bar with British soldiers, leading to widespread outrage and demands for justice in Kenya. Justice Alexander Muteti stated, "probable cause" was found for the arrest, and an extradition request will now be launched to bring the suspect to trial in Kenya, according to BBC, South China Morning Post, India Times, and Africa News.

The ruling has revitalized calls from Wanjiru's family for justice, indicating that they have waited "too long." Family spokesperson Esther Muchiri expressed, "While this is progress, it is not justice yet." She also raised concerns over the court's decision to withhold the suspect's name from the public, questioning, "After 13 years, why are they still hiding his identity?" These sentiments reflect the family's ongoing quest for accountability, as reported by South China Morning Post and Africa News.

The British government has shown a commitment to aiding in the investigation. UK Defence Secretary John Healey has met with Wanjiru's family and promised support in securing justice. Currently, the UK maintains approximately 200 military personnel in Kenya for training purposes, and the British High Commission in Kenya reiterated its commitment without confirming any specific extradition details, according to BBC, India Times, and Africa News.