Concerns regarding army personnel's behavior in Kenya have been persistent, particularly following the 2012 homicide of a local woman, Agnes Wanjiru, allegedly involving a British soldier. UK Chief of Defence Staff Gen Sir Roly Walker voiced his condemnation of the findings, reinforcing the army's commitment to ceasing sexual exploitation. The inquiry noted 35 cases where soldiers were suspected of using sex workers since a new regulation was introduced, with some incidents reported even after increased awareness training was implemented.
Despite measures like regular training and patrols, the report acknowledged that transactional sexual activity persists among UK personnel in Kenya. The army is set to act on the inquiry's recommendations, which aims to facilitate the dismissal of soldiers who contravene the prohibition. Alongside this, a broader inquiry is underway within Kenya regarding the overall conduct of British soldiers at the base, touching on various allegations against them. Despite the troubling findings, the report revealed that many local residents expressed satisfaction with the Batuk presence in their communities.
Despite measures like regular training and patrols, the report acknowledged that transactional sexual activity persists among UK personnel in Kenya. The army is set to act on the inquiry's recommendations, which aims to facilitate the dismissal of soldiers who contravene the prohibition. Alongside this, a broader inquiry is underway within Kenya regarding the overall conduct of British soldiers at the base, touching on various allegations against them. Despite the troubling findings, the report revealed that many local residents expressed satisfaction with the Batuk presence in their communities.
