Kevin Kang'ethe. Photo/courtesy.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga, has successfully secured the extradition of Kevin Kang’ethe to the United States of America.
Kang’ethe left Nairobi on September 1, 2024 and is set to face the charges of murder at Suffolk Superior Court in Pemberton Square, Boston on September 3, 2024.
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The suspect flew to Kenya in 2023 after allegedly killing Margaret Mbitu, and was on the run until he was apprehended by Kenyan authorities to face the law. He was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina who subsequently ruled that he be extradited.
“I wish to reiterate my commitment and support whenever needed to the United States of America and in particular the prosecution team as they proceed with the next phase of the case,” said Renson Ingonga in a press statement. “To the family of the Late Margaret Mbitu, we offer our support and prayers.”
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The extradition comes after Ingonga assured Federal Bureau Investigations (FBI) Director Christopher Wray during talks in Nairobi in June 2024 that his office was keen to ensure justice involving this case is done in an expeditious manner.
“The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) remains committed in executing its constitutional mandate in accordance with the rule of law and further, with due regard to public interest, the administration of justice, and prevention of abuse of the legal process,” DPP said in a statement.
