British army forced to cancel training in Kenya after defence agreement dispute
Summary
The British army has canceled a planned training exercise in Kenya after the Kenyan government declined to approve a defence agreement without changes. Kenya wants more control over cases against British soldiers and changes to the payment for hosting the training camp, causing a dispute between the two governments.Key Facts
- Kenya refused to approve a defence deal with the UK because of concerns about legal control and payments.
- Kenyan lawmakers want more power to hold British soldiers accountable for crimes committed in Kenya.
- The UK planned a training exercise with the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment in September, which is now canceled.
- The UK Ministry of Defence said the training will be moved outside Kenya due to the issue.
- Kenya benefits from the British army base BATUK in Nanyuki, which helps train Kenyan forces and supports the local economy.
- There are reports of human rights abuses and other problems linked to the British troops in Kenya, including a high-profile murder case.
- A British soldier is charged with murder in the death of Agnes Wanjiru, with Kenya keeping the legal case.
- Both governments are still talking to try to solve the issues and resume training in Kenya in the future.
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