, reflect rising anger toward the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) , which hosts thousands of UK soldiers for regular training exercises each year. The UK’s Ministry of Defence told Reuters that it “deeply regrets” the issues associated with its military presence in Kenya and said it is prepared to investigate any new allegations once evidence is formally submitted. 🔍 A Decade-Old Murder Case Still Haunting BATUK The most prominent case highlighted in the report is the 2012 killing of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru , whose body was found near a British training camp in Nanyuki. British soldier Robert Purkiss , long considered the main suspect, was arrested in the UK last month after persistent pressure from Wanjiru’s family and Kenyan human rights groups. He denies involvement and is now undergoing extradition proceedings . ⚠️ Pattern of Abuse and Environmental Harm The committee said testimony from residents living near BATUK’s training grounds exposed a “disturbing pattern” of: Rape and sexual assault Cases of abandoned children Workplace injuries among Kenyan staff hired to clear unexploded ordnance without protective gear Toxic waste dumping and broader environmental damage BATUK, however, insists that it enforces a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and says its environmental audits demonstrate compliance with Kenyan regulations. 📜 Defence Deal Faces Uncertain Future The current defence cooperation agreement between Kenya and the United Kingdom — signed in 2021 — is set to expire next year. The new findings are expected to make the upcoming renegotiation process tense and highly scrutinized .