Murder suspect Kelvin Kang'ethe extradited to the USA

Murder suspect Kelvin Kang'ethe, wanted in the United States for the murder of Margaret Mbitu, has been extradited.

Confirming his extradition, Attorney General Renson Ingonga said Kelvin left Nairobi on Sunday to face murder charges at the Suffolk Superior Court in Pemberton Square, Boston, on September 3.^rd2024.

The suspect flew to Kenya in 2023 after allegedly killing Mbitu and was on the run until he was arrested by Kenyan authorities and brought to justice.

He was arraigned before Chief Justice Lucas Onyina, who subsequently ordered his extradition.

“I would like to reiterate my commitment and support to the United States of America and in particular to the Prosecution as they move to the next phase of the case,” said DPP Renson Ingonga.

The extradition took place after the DPP's office assured Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Director Christopher Wray during talks in Nairobi that his office was committed to ensuring speedy justice in the case.

The DPP stressed that his office remains committed to carrying out its mandate in accordance with the rule of law.