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July 23, 2026
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Why UK moved BATUK training to Tanzania

Why UK 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, 'Haraka Storm', from Kenya to Tanzania after the required licences were not approved.

  • The exercise, originally scheduled for Laikipia between September and November, will now take place in a neighbouring country.
  • This decision follows months of tension over the proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), which governs the operations of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK).
  • Concerns raised include British troops accused of offences remaining subject to UK jurisdiction rather than Kenyan courts, and allegations of impunity related to past incidents.

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