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Originally published by Kenyanstop
July 24, 2026
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Fresh Twist in BATUK Deal as Govt Responds to Exit Claims
British military training presence has existed in Kenya for 63 years, starting from 1963, with the Kenya Defence Forces often learning from their UK counterparts...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenyan government has denied claims that the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) deal has ended, clarifying that defence cooperation with the United Kingdom remains ongoing.
- The cancellation of a specific planned British military training exercise, "Haraka Storm", in Laikipia was due to delays in securing government licences, not a termination of the overall agreement.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Friday, July 24, refuting reports of the partnership's end.
- The Kenya-United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement is currently undergoing parliamentary review, facing challenges related to jurisdiction over serious crimes.
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