UK Cancels Planned Military Exercise in Kenya Amid Defence Dispute
Britain has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Kenya after the required approvals were not obtained, according to the information supplied on the dispute. The cancellation affects an exercise scheduled for September 2026 and comes amid disagreement between the two countries over defence arrangements. The row has drawn fresh attention to the legal framework governing British forces operating in Kenya.The dispute centres on the UK-Kenya Defence Cooperation Agreement, which sets out the basis for military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement covers training arrangements, investigations and jurisdiction over visiting forces. According to the supplied material, the disagreement involves... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
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UK Army Cancels Kenya Training Exercise After Defence Agreement Dispute
The British army has cancelled a planned training exercise in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a bilateral defence agreement. The exercise, which was due to begin in September, involved the 1st Battalion the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and was set to take place in Laikipia. The cancellation marks a fresh setback in the defence relationship between the two countries.The dispute centres on two main issues: which cases Kenya would retain primary jurisdiction over if offences were committed by British soldiers, and how much Britain should pay to host the training camp. Nelson Koech, chair of the Kenyan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:02 LONDON
