Labour Government Faces Extradition Pressure Amid Family Plea for Justice

Labour Government Faces Pressure to Extradite Former Soldier Amid Agnes Wanjiru's Family Plea In a bid to expedite the extradition process, Esther Njoki, the niece of Agnes Wanjiru, has urged the Labour government to act swiftly while they are still in power. Wanjiru was killed in Kenya in 2012, and her family has been seeking justice for over a decade. Njoki met with Defence Secretary John Healey during her visit to London, where she expressed hope that the former British soldier charged with Wanjiru's murder would be extradited before the Labour government leaves office. "We are hoping that before his time ends and they get out of government he will have achieved what he wanted to achieve in Agnes' case," Njoki said. "It will be good for him, and also for Wanjiru's family, and the whole world, because everyone is watching." The Labour government has been under pressure from various quarters to expedite the extradition process. In response, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence stated that they are committed to supporting Njoki and her family in their pursuit of justice. However, not all parties agree with the urgency of the situation. A Conservative Party spokesperson noted that while they understand the importance of bringing those responsible for Wanjiru's murder to justice, the extradition process must be handled carefully to ensure due process is followed. The case has been ongoing since 2012, when Wanjiru was found dead in a hotel room in Kenya. An investigation led to the arrest and charging of a former British soldier, but the extradition process has been slow-moving. Njoki's visit to London marked her first trip outside Kenya, where she has been advocating for justice on behalf of her aunt's family. She expressed appreciation for Healey's support, saying it was "a big change" from previous governments that had met with them. The Labour government's handling of the extradition process will be closely watched as they navigate their final months in power. As Njoki noted, "everyone is watching," and a swift resolution to the case could have significant implications for the family and the international community. *Reporting by Theguardian.*