Kenyan wanted in US over 2013 case to be extradited

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured an order allowing the extradition of Kenyan fugitive Sancho Kibutu to the United States, where he is wanted to face sentencing following his conviction in a fatal drunk-driving case.

In a statement on Friday, September 25, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said Kibutu appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Teresia Nyangena at the Milimani Law Courts, where he surrendered to the extradition request and indicated his willingness to comply with the orders issued by the court.

“The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has today secured an order for the extradition of a Kenyan fugitive wanted in the United States of America to face sentencing following his conviction over a fatal drunk-driving offence,” the statement read.

Kibutu was arrested pursuant to an extradition request made by the Governments of the United States of America and Kenya. 

The proceedings were conducted before the Milimani Law Courts as authorities moved to facilitate his transfer to the US.

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“He is expected to be surrendered to the United States to face sentencing following his conviction for Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated, contrary to Section 191.5(a) of the California Penal Code, together with three special allegations,” the statement added.

According to the extradition request, Kibutu had been on the run since October 11, 2013, after failing to comply with an order issued by the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Madera.

The California court had required Kibutu to appear for sentencing on October 28, 2013, but he failed to attend, leading to the subsequent extradition process.

The DPP said the conclusion of the proceedings demonstrated Kenya’s cooperation with other jurisdictions in ensuring that individuals wanted to face criminal justice processes are brought before the relevant courts.

“The successful extradition proceedings underscore the DPP’s continued role in facilitating international cooperation in the administration of justice and ensuring that fugitives wanted to face criminal justice processes are brought before the courts,” the statement concluded.

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