An American citizen held in Kenya has agreed to extradition to the United States to face third-degree murder charges and other offenses. He arrived in the country in 2022 and has stayed for two years. The Kenyan court heard his request to return as soon as possible.
The American suspect, detained at Gigiri Police Station in Nairobi, has consented to extradition to the United States to face charges from the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. The charges include third-degree murder, manslaughter, and several drug-related offenses.
In a recent court mention, he stated: "Yes, Your Honor, and I would like to go back as soon as possible." He had previously indicated that he would not oppose the extradition process.
His cooperation now clears the path for a swift transfer to Minnesota, where he will stand trial under the district's legal procedures. Under Kenyan law, foreigners who commit crimes within the country are prosecuted under the Penal Code (Cap. 63). They may also face deportation under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act (Cap. 172) after conviction or for immigration violations.
According to U.S. federal law, American citizens who commit crimes abroad are generally subject to the laws and courts of the host country. A U.S. passport does not provide immunity from foreign prosecution. The U.S. Department of Justice notes that in certain cases, American authorities may prosecute under federal law if Congress has extended extraterritorial jurisdiction.
This applies to specific offenses, such as child sex crimes committed abroad, murder of internationally protected persons, and other designated crimes. The case will be mentioned again next week on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.