Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse

A Kenyan parliamentary report accuses British soldiers training in Kenya (BATUK) of decades of misconduct, including sexual abuse, killings, human rights violations, and environmental damage in Laikipia and Samburu counties. The two-year inquiry, based on testimony from affected communities, alleges that BATUK soldiers evade accountability and obstruct investigations. The report details complaints of assaults, maimings, and fatal incidents involving British soldiers, leading to perceptions of BATUK as an occupying force. One prominent case cited is the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, allegedly involving British soldiers, where justice has been slow and obstructed. The UK High Commission expressed regret that its submission was not reflected in the report and stated its readiness to investigate with evidence.

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