Shocking Court Order: US-Based Kenyan Couple Faces Extradition Over Alleged KSh3.1 Million Family Murder Plot
A Kenyan court has ordered the arrest and extradition of a Kenyan couple living in the United States over their alleged involvement in a KSh3.1 million murder-for-hire plot targeting members of their own family.
The case, which has drawn significant public attention due to its disturbing allegations and international implications, centers on a long-running inheritance dispute involving valuable land in Molo, Nakuru County.
Naivasha Court Orders Arrest and Extradition
On June 17, 2026, Naivasha Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Ramathan issued formal warrants for the arrest and extradition of Boston-based Kenyan couple Alice Muya and her husband, Amos Wanjiru.
According to court proceedings, the couple allegedly ignored multiple court summonses for nearly two years, prompting the judiciary to authorize extradition proceedings.
Kenyan prosecutors are now working with United States law enforcement agencies under existing Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) to facilitate their return to Kenya to face criminal charges.
Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) alleges that Alice Muya, her husband Amos Wanjiru, and Alice’s 73-year-old father, Francis Muya, conspired to hire contract killers to eliminate five of their relatives.
Among the intended targets was Alice Muya’s own mother, according to investigators.
Prosecutors claim the alleged conspiracy was executed between March and May 2024.
Investigations indicate that Francis Muya and his daughter allegedly met two suspected hitmen at a hotel in Nakuru, where they negotiated a payment of KSh3.1 million for the killings.
Authorities further allege that approximately KSh1.7 million had already been transferred to facilitate the operation before detectives intervened, preventing the alleged plan from being carried out.
Land Dispute Believed to Be the Motive
Investigators believe the alleged murder plot stemmed from a bitter family conflict that has lasted for nearly two decades.
According to the prosecution, the dispute revolves around ownership and control of a highly valuable parcel of land located in Molo town, Nakuru County.
The ODPP alleges that the accused sought to eliminate relatives in order to gain absolute control of the contested property.
The case has highlighted how prolonged family inheritance disputes can escalate into serious criminal investigations.
State Evidence Presented
The prosecution says it has assembled substantial evidence supporting the charges.
According to court filings, investigators have collected:
- Mobile money transaction records allegedly linked to payments made toward the murder plot.
- Electronic communications between the accused and other suspects.
- Financial transaction evidence.
- Testimony from one of the alleged hired killers, Paul Waithaka, who has reportedly turned state witness.
Prosecutors believe the evidence establishes the existence of a coordinated conspiracy involving multiple individuals.
Defense Rejects Allegations
Lawyers representing the accused have strongly denied all allegations.
The defense argues that the accusations are fabricated and arise from a long-standing matrimonial and property dispute within the extended family.
According to the defense, the criminal case is being used as part of a broader family conflict over land ownership and inheritance.
The matter will ultimately be determined by the Kenyan courts once legal proceedings continue.
Interpol Red Notice and International Cooperation
As part of efforts to locate the suspects, Interpol Nairobi has reportedly issued a Red Notice seeking the arrest of Alice Muya and Amos Wanjiru.
The notice alerts international law enforcement agencies, including authorities in the United States, to locate and apprehend the couple pending extradition proceedings.
Kenyan authorities are collaborating with U.S. law enforcement agencies under international legal cooperation agreements to facilitate the extradition process should all legal requirements be met.
Extradition proceedings typically involve judicial review in both countries before suspects can be transferred to face charges.
Next Court Date
The case is scheduled for mention before the Naivasha court on July 28, 2026, when prosecutors are expected to provide an update on the extradition process and ongoing investigations.
As legal proceedings continue, the accused remain presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
