A British Army investigation found that some soldiers at the Kenya training base Batuk continue to use sex workers despite a 2022 ban. The report identified 35 suspected cases since July 2022, describing the behaviour as “low to moderate” but unacceptable, BBC reported.
The inquiry followed concerns raised after a 2012 incident involving a local woman’s death and a recent ITV investigation into soldiers’ conduct. UK military leaders condemned the exploitation and promised tougher training and discipline.
Kenyan MPs are also probing claims of abuse and soldiers fathering children they then abandon. Despite these issues, most locals reportedly support the base’s presence. In June, a soldier was sent home after a rape allegation, according to BBC.
