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The UK will do “everything we can” to support the investigation into the alleged murder of a Kenyan woman by a former British soldier, Defence Secretary John Healey has said.
Mr. Healey made the statement during a meeting with the niece of the Kenyan woman who was allegedly murdered by a British soldier who was serving in Kenya back in 2012.
Esther Njoki, 21, was eight-years-old when her aunt Agnes Wanjiru, 21, was found dead in 2012.
Her body was discovered in a hotel septic tank close to a British Army base in Nanyuki, Kenya, two months after her disappearance.
Esther who is now 21 years old, the same age Agnes was when she was killed said that she would keep fighting for justice for her late aunt.
Speaking exclusively to a British broadcaster She said: “My reason for my visit is to keep on putting pressure on. Extradition must be done, the family want him extradited to Kenya. “He should not be excused for any reason just because he had an army uniform.”
Ms Njoki added: “I am also here because I want change, change must begin with us.
“It doesn’t matter where I come from. I come from the same background Agnes came from. I know they took advantage because my family was not able.
“I know things are changing since I stepped up to say what is happening and holding the government accountable.”
She added: “If we can change the entire system, I think we will secure a great future for other generations because my family has had to go through hell.”
Mr Healey, who previously met Ms Njoki in April 2025 during a visit to Kenya, paid tribute to Esther and said the government would support the Kenyan investigation.
He said: “I want to pay tribute to Esther, who is an extraordinary spokesperson for her family, and for women who have suffered violence.
“Our government will continue to do everything we can to support the Kenyan investigation, secure a resolution to this case and finally bring peace to Esther and her grieving family.”