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July 23, 2026
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Why UK has moved BATUK training to Tanzania

Why UK has moved BATUK training to Tanzania

The United Kingdom has relocated a planned military training exercise from Kenya after the licences required to hold the drills in Laikipia later this year were not approved...

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The United Kingdom has moved a planned military training exercise, 'Exercise Haraka Storm', from Kenya to Tanzania due to a lack of necessary licences.

  • The training was scheduled to take place in Laikipia between September and November.
  • The decision by the UK Ministry of Defence follows tensions over a Defence Cooperation Agreement and concerns about jurisdiction for British troops.
  • The relocation comes after a parliamentary inquiry examined allegations against the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), including sexual misconduct and other issues.

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