A significant September military exercise involving 1,500 British troops has been moved out of Kenya due to a dispute over the Defence Cooperation Agreement.

• The core of the disagreement lies in amendments proposed by the Kenyan Parliament to the agreement, specifically concerning jurisdiction over offences including murder and the inclusion of a Corporate Social Responsibility component for the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (Batuk).
• The UK Ministry of Defence stated that while they regret the decision, they are seeking an alternative location outside Kenya for the training.
• This standoff follows concerns raised by the Laikipia County Government and parliamentary committees regarding alleged atrocities by Batuk troops, including environmental damage and the murder of Agnes Wanjiku Wanjiru, with previous parliamentary inquiries highlighting instances of sexual abuse and human rights violations.