Summary
Seven people from Kenya proved in a UK court that they were fathered by British men working at an army base in Kenya. They used publicly available DNA databases to identify their fathers, who had served or worked near the British Army Training Unit in Kenya. This case could help them apply for British citizenship.
Key Facts
- Seven Kenyans won a paternity case in the UK, showing they were fathered by British men at an army base in Kenya.
- DNA databases helped identify the fathers, with six being former soldiers and one a contractor.
- The ruling allows them to apply for British citizenship.
- The case is the first time UK courts have used this method to prove paternity.
- Lawyer James Netto and geneticist Denise Syndercombe Court helped collect DNA samples and other evidence.
- The Ministry of Defence stated it cooperates with local child support authorities on paternity claims.
- The BBC is covering this story in a five-part podcast series called "World of Secrets."
