The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has urged a Kenyan court to order the extradition of Brian Kiprop Kiplagat to the United Kingdom to face charges, including the alleged murder of fellow Kenyan Marianne Kilonzi.
Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Duncan Ondimu, who is leading the prosecution, told the court that British authorities want Kiplagat over alleged offences committed in Woolwich, Greenwich, between January 12 and 28, 2025.
Ondimu opposed the defence’s attempt to introduce evidence challenging aspects of the extradition request, arguing that the proceedings were not intended to determine the merits of the allegations.
He maintained that the court’s role was to establish whether the legal requirements for extradition had been met, allowing the case to be heard by the appropriate courts in the UK.
According to the prosecution, Westminster Magistrates’ Court issued warrants against Kiplagat on eight counts, including murder, manslaughter, two counts of perverting the course of justice and four counts of fraud by false representation.
The allegations of perverting the course of justice relate to claims that Kiplagat placed laundry beads on Kilonzi and removed her mobile phone from her residence.
The fraud charges concern alleged unauthorised transfers of money from Kilonzi’s bank accounts into accounts held by Kiplagat, as well as the alleged unlawful use of her credit card.
Extradition documents indicate that Kiplagat and Kilonzi began their relationship in January 2024 after meeting on WhatsApp. By September of that year, Kiplagat had reportedly moved into her residence.
The prosecution assured the court that Kiplagat’s constitutional rights would be safeguarded, including his access to healthcare. It also stated that property unrelated to the extradition proceedings would be returned to him.
The DPP argued that extradition would allow the allegations to be addressed through the appropriate judicial process in the UK while ensuring that the law and Kiplagat’s rights are respected.
The matter will be mentioned on November 5, 2026, with a ruling scheduled for November 19, 2026.
