An American citizen arrested in Nairobi and wanted in the United States on multiple charges, including murder, has confirmed his consent to be extradited to Minnesota to face trial.
The suspect, held at Gigiri police station since his arrest, made the declaration on Tuesday during a brief appearance before a Nairobi magistrate for the mention of his extradition proceedings.
The court asked him to clarify whether he intended to oppose or consent to the request for his return to the U.S. He confirmed his willingness to cooperate and said he did not want to delay the matter.
“Yes, your honour, and I would like to go back as soon as possible,” he stated.
Court documents show that the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota has charged him with third-degree murder, manslaughter, and multiple drug-related offences. U.S. authorities allege he fled the country to avoid prosecution.
During the proceedings, the suspect told the court that he entered Kenya legally in 2022, boarding an international flight from the U.S. When asked about his arrival, he responded, “I took a flight and came here.”
Prosecutors formally initiated extradition proceedings in Kenya on November 19, 2025, filing a notice of motion seeking his surrender to American authorities.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) confirmed to the court that the request complied with Kenyan law, including verification of a valid warrant and clear identification of the individual sought.
“The last time we were before the court, he had indicated that he would not be opposing his extradition to the U.S., so the judge gave him a chance to confirm whether that is still the position and to file a response to the application, if any,” prosecutors told the court.
The magistrate scheduled the next mention for Wednesday, December 17, before the trial court, which will make the final determination on the extradition request.
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