The United Kingdom has agreed to pay Sh517 million in compensation to Kenyans affected by the 2021 Lolldaiga Conservancy fire, allegedly started during a British military training exercise. This settlement requires victims to forfeit further legal claims against the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK).

• The fire scorched approximately 12,000 acres, destroying habitats and property. Residents reported long-term health issues including chest and vision problems.
• The compensation follows sustained legal and advocacy efforts by local communities against BATUK, which faces ongoing allegations of human rights violations, including rape and murder, now subject to a parliamentary investigation.
• The Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNHRC) highlighted systemic barriers to justice for victims, with Commissioner Marion Mutugi noting a general lack of accountability and misuse of diplomatic immunity.