Agnes Wanjiru

Agnes Wanjiru

victim Kenya

Agnes Wanjiru was a Kenyan woman whose tragic murder in 2012 sparked a long-standing quest for justice, following allegations that she was killed by British soldiers stationed in Nanyuki, Kenya. Her case has remained unresolved for over a decade, leading to increased scrutiny and calls for accountability regarding the actions of military personnel abroad. Wanjiru's family has tirelessly advocated for justice, drawing attention to the need for thorough investigations and transparency in military conduct. Her story recently received renewed attention when UK Defence Secretary John Healey met with her family to express condolences and reaffirm the UK government's commitment to supporting ongoing investigations into her death.

Born on Mar 01, 1991 (34 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
221,724
Power
2,634$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 4 5.00 0.30% +0% 53,771,296 163,812 $106,000 323$
United Kingdom 2 5.00 0.08% +0% 67,886,011 57,653 $2,700,000 2,293$
Iceland 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 341,243 260 $24,000 18$
Totals 7 121,998,550 221,725 $2,830,000 2,634$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Agnes Wanjiru was allegedly killed by a British soldier at the Lions Court Lodge in Nanyuki in 2012. 5

The Standard: Family, UK government react to arrest order against killer soldier

Kenya Kenya: Agnes Wanjiru's murderer was unmasked 13 years later. 5

The Standard: Agnes Wanjiru's murderer unmasked 13 years later

Iceland Iceland: Agnes Wanjiru was a 21-year-old woman whose body was found in a septic tank in Nanyuki, Kenya, two months after she went missing. 5

Morgunblaðið: Vilja handtaka Breta fyrir 13 ára gamalt morð

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Agnes Wanjiru was killed in March 2012 and her body later found in a septic tank of a hotel. 5

BBC: Kenya's high court issues arrest warrant for British national

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Agnes Wanjiru was a local woman allegedly killed by a British soldier stationed at the base. 5

BBC: Some soldiers using sex workers despite ban, inquiry finds

Estonia Estonia: Agnes Wanjiru was brutally murdered, and her case is currently under investigation involving a British soldier. 5

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857: AJALOOLINE SAMM ⟩ Britid peavad hakkama naisetapjast sõdurit Keeniale välja andma

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Agnes Wanjiru was a local woman whose body was found near the British Army Training Unit in Kenya after she disappeared. 5

BBC: Soldier arrested over rape allegation