Agnes Wanjiru, a Kenyan woman, was murdered in March 2012 after being last seen with British soldiers. Her body was discovered in a septic tank, and an inquest determined she was killed by British soldiers. Despite a suspect being identified in 2021, no arrests have been made, and her family expresses disappointment over the lack of progress. UK Defence Secretary John Healey pledged support for the investigation in April, but nearly four months later, the family is unconvinced he will deliver justice. Jurisdiction lies with Kenyan authorities under a defence cooperation agreement.
Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old Kenyan woman, was murdered in 2012, her body found in a septic tank after drinking with British soldiers.
The investigation has stalled, and despite promises from UK defence secretary John Healey for support, Wanjiru's family feels disappointed by the lack of progress.
Evidence implicating British soldiers has emerged, including a confession from a fellow soldier, yet jurisdiction issues complicate legal proceedings.
Under the UK-Kenya defence cooperation agreement, the Kenyan authorities retain jurisdiction over the investigation into her murder.
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