The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP reiterates Government's steadfast support for her family's long and painful fight for justice.
The Defence Secretary John Healey MP today met the niece of the late Agnes Wanjiru, Esther Njoki. The meeting follows the Kenyan Director of Public Prosecution determining that a British National should face trial in relation to the murder of Ms Wanjiru, who was killed in Nanyuki in Kenya in 2012.
In April 2025, the Defence Secretary visited Kenya and became the first UK Government Minister to meet Agnes Wanjiru's family, since her murder in 2012.
Today's meeting is only the second between UK Government ministers and representatives of Agnes's family.
Defence Secretary, John Healey MP said:
Six months since our first meeting in Kenya, I was pleased to welcome the niece of the late Agnes Wanjiru, Esther Njoki to London today, to reiterate our Government's steadfast support for her family's long and painful fight for justice.
I want to pay tribute to Esther, who is an extraordinary spokesperson for her family, and for women who have suffered violence.
We reflected on the significant progress made in recent months, with the case file being handed to the Director of Public Prosecutions in April and a charging decision being made last month. Our Government will continue to do everything we can to support the Kenyan investigation, secure a resolution to this case and finally bring peace to Esther and her grieving family.
The niece of Agnes Wanjiru, Esther Njoki also made a statement after the meeting with the Defence Secretary:
The loss of my beloved aunt, Agnes Wanjiru, has left a permanent scar on my family. It wasn't just the pain of losing her - it is the years of silence, frustration and trauma we've endured trying to get justice since.
Since my family last met with the Secretary of State, there has been a major development with a former British soldier having been charged with my aunt's murder. This has given us a renewed sense of hope - but we are still far from achieving justice for Agnes. That's why this meeting with the Secretary of State is crucial. We are urging him and the Government to do everything in their power to ensure the man arrested is extradited to Kenya and faces trial without further delay.
