A Nairobi court has ordered the detention of Hudeife Muhumed Mire, a man wanted in the United States for murder and drug trafficking, pending completion of extradition proceedings.
Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) permission to hold Mire for 31 days at Gigiri Police Station to allow investigators to finalize the process.
Wanted for Murder and Drug Distribution in Minnesota
According to the DCI, Mire was arrested on October 29, 2025, in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, following a joint intelligence operation between Kenyan and U.S. law enforcement agencies.
He is wanted in the State of Minnesota for third-degree murder and distribution of controlled substances, in violation of the Minnesota Statutes. Authorities allege that Mire sold drugs laced with fentanyl, resulting in the death of Samantha Myers on April 16, 2022.
Investigators say Mire’s actions amount to manslaughter in the second degree, as the sale of the fatal substance directly led to the victim’s death.
DCI Seeks Time to Complete Extradition Process
In its application, the DCI told the court that the 31-day detention is necessary to finalize communication and legal coordination with U.S. authorities, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Interpol Washington.
“From the time Mire was arrested, the time to conclude investigations and subsequent extradition to the United States has not been adequate, and the applicant requires 30 days to enable completion of the extradition process,” the prosecution told the court.
Kenya Cooperating Under International Law
The DCI noted that Mire’s detention and extradition are guided by the Extradition (Contiguous and Foreign Countries) Act, Cap. 76, and the Mutual Legal Assistance Act, No. 36 of 2011.
Under these laws, Kenya is empowered to cooperate with foreign countries on matters involving fugitives and transnational crime. The case also satisfies the dual criminality requirement, since both murder and drug distribution are offences under Kenyan law.
“The offences for which the respondent is wanted are punishable under the laws of the requesting state and would constitute offences under Kenyan law if committed within Kenya,” the court heard.
Interpol and International Cooperation
Kenya, as a member of Interpol, is obligated under its Constitution and rules to assist in locating and detaining fugitives upon issuance of valid Red Notices or formal requests.
The Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) Nairobi received a formal extradition request from its U.S. counterparts, including the Department of Justice.
The police further cited Article 2(6) of the Constitution of Kenya, which recognizes international treaties as part of national law, including the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and the International Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters.
Next Steps
Mire will remain in custody as Kenyan and U.S. authorities complete the extradition paperwork and evidence verification process. If extradited and convicted, he could face a lengthy prison term under Minnesota state law for murder and drug trafficking.
The court will mention the matter in early December 2025 to confirm progress on the extradition request.