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Originally published by Kenyanstop
March 3, 2026
2h ago
Protests Erupt as BATUK Begins Downsizing

BATUK has long been contentious, with the conflict with locals escalating to a national level over the last few years, forcing the British Army to review deployment to the training area...
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Samburu County youths have protested job losses attributed to the downsizing of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK). The reduction in activities has led to hundreds of locals losing their income, with many claiming they were not consulted.
- Hundreds of local casual workers have lost their jobs due to the scaling back of activities.
- The British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) is involved in the downsizing.
- The protests come as Kenya and the UK prepare for a 2026 review of their Defence Cooperation Agreement.
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