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August 5, 2026
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Fresh BATUK-KDF Military Drill Begins After UK-Kenya Breakthrough

Fresh BATUK-KDF Military Drill Begins After UK-Kenya Breakthrough

A push and pull between the governments of Kenya and the UK had placed BATUK at jeopardy, with questions lingering over it longterm operations...

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The British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have commenced joint training exercises, including Exercise Haraka Storm, following the renewal of BATUK's operating licenses.

  • The joint clearance mission involves the British Army 21 Field Squadron, the 33rd Engineer Regiment, and the KDF 10th Engineer Regiment.
  • This collaboration follows the completion of Exercise Range Sweep, focused on clearing unexploded ordnance in Samburu County.
  • The training resumes after a licensing dispute that had threatened to halt operations and involved allegations of bribe demands.

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