Former British soldier charged with murder in Kenya after 13 years

Mar 21, 2026, 1:01 AM20

(Update: Mar 21, 2026, 2:10 PM)

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Former British soldier charged with murder in Kenya after 13 years

Agnes Wanjiru was murdered in Kenya in March 2009, and her remains were discovered two months later.
After a lengthy investigation, an arrest warrant was finally issued for Robert Purkiss, a British soldier, charging him with her murder.
The case has reopened discussions about the British military's role in Kenya and the need for accountability towards local communities.

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