'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
Summary
A legal and DNA investigation has identified 19 British soldiers who fathered children near a British army base in Kenya, confirming paternity in 12 cases through the UK Family Court. Many of these children did not know their fathers or thought they were dead, and some now qualify for British citizenship and financial support.Key Facts
- The British Army Training Unit in Kenya (Batuk) has been operating since 1964 near Nanyuki.
- About 100 cases of children born to British soldiers near the base have been documented.
- A two-year Kenyan parliamentary inquiry accused British soldiers of abuses, including sexual abuse and neglect of children.
- DNA testing, combined with commercial genealogy databases, was used to identify missing fathers.
- So far, 12 paternity cases have been legally confirmed by a UK Family Court judge.
- Many affected children have faced bullying and poverty due to not knowing their fathers.
- Children under 18 or in education may now receive child support and register for British citizenship.
- The UK Ministry of Defence expressed regret about the issues and said it is working to address them.
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