The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has announced a significant move in the long-awaited investigation into the tragic death of Agnes Wanjiku Wanjiru.
In a recent statement, the ODPP revealed that the police inquiry file has now been submitted for further review and legal advice.
“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.”
DPP gives an update on the death of Agnes Wanjiku Wanjiru case. Photo: Courtesy.
The DPP announced that a team of senior prosecutors has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of the file.
According to the DPP, this team is expected to ensure that all legal avenues are explored before a way forward is issued.
The DPP moreover acknowledged the delays in a breakthrough in the case but reaffirmed its commitment to getting to the bottom of the case.
Further updates are set to be issued to the public as the case further unfolds.
The announcement by the DPP came after the UK’s Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, met with the family of the deceased.
During the meeting, the foreign official promised that the UK would continue to support Wanjiru’s family even as they seek justice for their kin.
Wanjiku, who was 21 at the time of her death, was murdered and her body dumped in a septic tank at a Kenyan hotel close to the British army base.
Her body was discovered in March 2012, two months after she went missing.
