DPP prevails in bid to deny bond for UK extradition suspect
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has successfully opposed the release on bail of a Kenyan national sought by the United Kingdom to face serious criminal charges.
Prosecution persuaded the court that there were compelling reasons to deny bail, particularly the real risk that the suspect could abscond and frustrate the extradition proceedings.
In her ruling, Hon. Mugo held that the court was satisfied that the risk of the suspect absconding was genuine. She observed that the least restrictive and most appropriate measure was to decline bail and instead ensure that the extradition proceedings are heard and determined expeditiously.
The decision follows an application by the DPP seeking the endorsement of two warrants of arrest issued by the Westminster Court in the United Kingdom. The endorsement paves the way for the commencement of extradition proceedings in accordance with Kenyan law and the country's international legal cooperation obligations.
Prosecution is led by Vincent Monda, Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, assisted by Victor Owiti, Magdalene Nduati, Brenda Nandwa and Fatma Shabaan.
The court ordered that Kiplagat be remanded at the Industrial Area Remand Prison pending the hearing of the extradition proceedings. The matter will be mentioned on 4 August 2026 for further directions.
Brian Kiprop Kiplagat is wanted by UK authorities to answer charges of murder, manslaughter, perverting the course of justice, and fraud by false representation.
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Nikupee reason ya kutokea Monday ?
1. Rent increment
2.KRA access to mpesa statements
3.Transaction cost increment
4.Phones will become expensive to purchase
5.MTumba clothes increment
6.Bundles will become more expensive
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๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฅ; ๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐
The Director of Public Prosecution has successfully challenged an appeal filed in the Nairobi High Court by an Afghan national wanted in America to face drug-related charges.
Abdul Zahir Qadeer had filed an appeal challenging a decision of the magistrate's court ordering his extradition and surrender to the United States of America, where he is wanted in connection with the drug-related charges.
Justice Alexander Muteti has dismissed Qadeerโs appeal after the DPP opposed the appeal, arguing that even though there is no bilateral treaty between Kenya and the USA allowing extradition of persons between the two states, Kenya could still extradite him based on Article 6 of the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 1988.
In his ruling, Justice Muteti noted that there is a sufficient legal basis for the appellant's extradition to the USA to face trial and dismissed the appeal in its entirety.
โThe cooperation that the USA seeks from Kenya in the instant matter is permissible in law, and it would be against the spirits of international cooperation to decline the request, yet words of the convention are expressed on matters of extradition absent of any evidence that the appellant may be subjected to prosecution and punishment on account of his race, religion, nationality, or political opinions or subjected to torture," ruled Muteti.
The court further noted that it is in the public interest and in keeping with reciprocity that Kenya allows the extradition of the appellant, for there is no intention to prosecute him here.
The suspect was arrested pursuant to an Extradition request made to the Government of Kenya by the United States of America and is expected to be surrendered to the USA to face charges for the offences of narcotics importation conspiracy under 21 U.S.C. 963, possession of machine guns and destructive devices under 18 U.S.C. 924(C), and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices under 18 U.S.C. 924(O), for which he was formally charged.
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If you're the guy driving the white car that was just hit at the junction of Thigiri Ridge Road & Redhill Road by a BLACK XTRAIL that took off, another car and I tried to chase it, we lost it near Rosslyn Riviera but here's its number plate:
KCB 576M!
I hope this helps! Pls RT
Step-by-Step Extradition Process (Kenya as the Requested State)
- Formal extradition request
- Verification of Legal Basis
- Provisional Arrest Effected (Where Applicable)
- Institution of Court Proceedings
- Extradition Hearing
- Consideration of Mandatory and Discretionary Bars
- Committal and Surrender Order
- Appeals and Judicial Review
- Surrender and Transfer
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Before someone is extradited:
โ A valid request by the internationally recognized States must be made.
โ The offence must be recognized in both countries.
โ Legal requirements must be met.
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๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง?
Have you ever wondered what happens when someone commits a crime in one country and runs to another?
๐๐ก๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง - Extradition is the legal process through which one country requests another to surrender a person accused or convicted of committing a crime within its territory, so that the person can face justice there.
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Netanyahu and his wife are on the Epstein list.
Netanyahu and his wife are on the Epstein list.
Netanyahu and his wife are on the Epstein list.
Netanyahu and his wife are on the Epstein list.
Netanyahu and his wife are on the Epstein list.
Irish fighter Paddy McCorry defeated his Israeli opponent Shoki Farage to chants of โFree Palestineโ and celebrated his victory by waving the Palestinian flag right in front of him.