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  • Murder suspect Kelvin Kang’ethe extradited to US

    Murder suspect Kelvin Kang’ethe extradited to US

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

    Confirming his extradition, Director of Public prosecution Renson Ingonga said Kelvin, left Nairobi on Sunday to face the charge of murder at Suffolk Superior Court in Pemberton Square, Boston on September 3rd, 2024.

    The suspect flew to Kenya in 2023 after allegedly killing 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 DPP Renson Ingonga.

    The extradition comes after the office of the DPP assured the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Director Christopher Wray during talks in Nairobi that his office was keen to ensure justice involving this case is done in an expeditious manner.

    The DPP noted that his office remains committed in executing its mandate in accordance with the rule of law.

  • Kenyan wanted for killing girlfriend in the United States nabbed

    Kenyan wanted for killing girlfriend in the United States nabbed

    A Kenyan man wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend in Massachusetts has been arrested, U.S. Embassy in Kenya has confirmed.

    The suspect identified as Kevin Kangethe is said to have murdered Margaret Mbitu in Massachusetts between October 30 and November 4, 2023.

    Confirming the arrest, the U.S Embassy said the United States law enforcement, the Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have been working side by side to locate and capture the fugitive.

    The Embassy in Nairobi commended the efforts of Kenyan law enforcement for apprehending the Kenyan fugitive in Nairobi.

    In their statement, the United States and Kenya said they were committed to strengthening law enforcement cooperation to apprehend criminal offenders, eliminate criminal activities, and advance justice.