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.
Kenya’s new military pact with France has sparked concern over sovereignty and accountability, with critics citing past abuses linked to the British Army Training Unit Kenya.
Batuk operates under a long-standing, controversial defence agreement between Kenya and the UK. The women spoke on condition of anonymity to protect their safety.