Friday, June 26, 2026
- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has confirmed fresh
developments in the extradition case of Brian Kiprop Kiplagat, a Kenyan
banker wanted in the United Kingdom over the murder of Citi Bank senior
executive, Marianne Kilonzi.
In a statement on Friday, June 26th, the ODPP
announced that prosecutors secured key court orders at the Milimani
Law Courts, formally advancing extradition proceedings while
successfully opposing Kiplagat’s release on bail.
Deputy Registrar Bosibori Nyangema endorsed two
warrants of arrest issued by the Westminster Court, paving way
for the extradition process under Kenyan law and international cooperation
frameworks.
The prosecution team told the court that British authorities
are seeking Kiplagat’s return to face charges of murder, manslaughter,
perverting the course of justice and fraud by false representation.
Kiplagat, who is also a banker, is believed to have fled the
UK to Kenya after committing the heinous act.
He was arrested recently at the Namanga
border.
Marianne was found dead in her south‑east
London home, sparking a high‑profile investigation by UK
authorities.
The court ordered that Kiplagat remain in custody pending
further hearings.
“Prosecution further successfully opposed the suspect’s
release on bail, resulting in his remand pending the hearing scheduled for
Monday, 29th June 2026,” the ODPP statement read.
The case will return to court on June 29th, when further directions on the extradition request will be issued.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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