Kenyan Fugitive Arrested After 13 Years on the Run From US Justice System

A Kenyan man who had been on the run for 13 years after a manslaughter conviction in the United States has been arrested, according to reports.

The suspect, identified as Sancho Kibutu, had reportedly been found guilty by a US jury but left the country before sentencing. He is said to have returned to Kenya and remained out of reach of authorities for more than a decade.

The arrest renews attention on cross-border cooperation in criminal investigations, especially where suspects move between countries after trial or conviction.

Authorities have not publicly provided full details on the next legal steps, including whether extradition proceedings will follow. Such cases often involve coordination between local law-enforcement agencies, foreign governments and the courts.