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.
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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.
