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July 26, 2026
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Govt clarifies BATUK status, says Kenya-UK defence ties remain intact

Govt clarifies BATUK status, says Kenya-UK defence ties remain intact

The Kenyan Government has reaffirmed its long-standing defence partnership with the United Kingdom, dismissing reports that the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) has ceased operations or that defence cooperation between the two countries has terminated. In a statement, the..

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The Kenyan government has officially refuted claims that its defence cooperation with the United Kingdom has ended, specifically addressing the status of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK).

  • The Kenyan Government clarified that the defence partnership with the United Kingdom remains intact, denying any termination of operations for BATUK.
  • Key involvement from Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, whose office issued the statement.
  • The ongoing Kenya-United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement is currently undergoing the prescribed parliamentary process.

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