KENYAN FAMILY PROTESTS DELAY IN EXTRADITION HEARING OF EX-BRITISH SOLDIER ACCUSED OF MURDERBy OPAWALE MICHAEL AYOMIDEThe family of Agnes Wanjiru, a Kenyan woman allegedly murdered in 2012, has expressed outrage after the extradition hearing of former British soldier Robert James Purkiss was postponed until May 24, 2027.The hearing, which had been scheduled for November 2026, was expected to determine the next steps in efforts to extradite Purkiss from the United Kingdom to Kenya, where he faces a murder allegation. He denies the charge.Wanjiru, 21, disappeared in March 2012 after spending an evening at a hotel in Nanyuki, near a British Army training base. Her body was discovered in a septic tank at the hotel months later.Her death has remained unresolved for more than 14 years, leaving her family struggling for answers and justice.According to reports published on October 28, 2026, Wanjiru’s relatives said they were shocked by the postponement, particularly because they had already raised funds and arranged travel to the United Kingdom to attend the hearing.The family said it learned about the delay without receiving an official explanation and described the situation as unacceptable after years of waiting for justice.Wanjiru’s daughter, Stacy, who was only five months old when her mother died, was expected to travel with her cousin, Esther Njoki, to attend the proceedings.The family is now calling on the relevant authorities to speed up the legal process, improve communication and ensure that the case does not suffer further unnecessary delays.In 2019, a Kenyan inquest concluded that Wanjiru had been unlawfully killed. In September 2025, a Kenyan court issued an arrest warrant for a British national accused of her murder, paving the way for extradition efforts.The latest postponement means the family faces another lengthy wait as it continues its campaign for accountability.No official reason for the postponement had been provided in the reports available on October 28, 2026. A UK court was expected to provide further clarification.The case has also drawn wider attention to accountability for alleged crimes involving British military personnel in Kenya.The family’s message remains clear: they want answers, accountability and justice for Agnes Wanjiru.