Also known as: British High Commission in New Delhi
UK diplomatic mission in Kenya; has issued travel alerts, investigated alleged British troop atrocities, and sought clarification on military uniform misuse during 2026 protests.
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… During the inquiry preceding our Committee Report, that was eventually adopted by the House, we listened to diverse stakeholders including Kenyan Government officials, affected local communities, environmental experts and representatives of the British High Commission. …
OPINION: Why the Kenya-UK defence partnership should adapt to current needs, concernsCapital News
… Representing the British High Commission, Ben Fisher described the operationalisation of the Counter-Organised Immigration Crime Team as a milestone for the region, saying it was the first specialised capability of its kind in East Africa. …
DCI deploys specialised border officers to combat smuggling, trafficking networksCitizen Digital
… K committed to addressing alleged atrocities by BATUK, High Commissioner Baugh says By Sharon Nkonge July 15, 2026 08:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Matt Baugh has been appointed British High Commission …
UK committed to addressing alleged atrocities by BATUK, High Commissioner Baugh saysThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe British High Commission has issued a travel alert ahead of the June 25 commemoration demos set to take place tomorrow. …
Britain warns citizens of tomorrows demosCitizen Digital
… However, the British High Commission denied any involvement, saying the uniforms had been "misappropriated" and that no BATUK personnel participated in the protests. …
U.S-funded Laikipia Ebola facility draws resistance as protest date nearsCitizen Digital
… However, the British High Commission denied any involvement, saying the uniforms had been "misappropriated" and that no BATUK personnel participated in the protests. …
U.S-funded Laikipia Ebola facility draws resistance as protest date nearsCitizen Digital
… n plain clothes detain a protester during demos in Nanyuki over an Ebola quarantine facility. [Photos/Monicah Mwangi/Reuters] Audio By Vocalize The death of a 17-year-old boy during anti-Ebola facility protests in Nanyuki has sparked fresh debate after the British High Commission …
UK responds to uniform misuse as questions linger over teen's death during Nanyuki protestsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 — The British High Commission has demanded a government response over the use of a British Army uniform during protests against a US-linked Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki, distancing the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from the security opera …
UK demands response over British Army uniform in Nanyuki protest crackdownCitizen Digital
… mmittee Chairperson Nelson Koech told a visiting British Parliamentary delegation that the June 10 session would bring together officials from the Office of the Attorney General, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, the Ministry of Defence and the British High Commission …
Agnes Wanjiru's family locked out of Parliamentary session on BATUK inquiryCapital News
… According to the British High Commission in New Delhi, General Chauhan is expected to hold talks with senior UK military and government officials, as well as engage with representatives from the British defence industry to explore opportunities for co-production. …
India defence chief visits UK for high-level military talksAn opinion piece argues that the Kenya-UK defence partnership should be reformed to address present-day concerns, drawing on historical parallels about the importance of allied cooperation in strategic decision-making.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the Kenya-UK defence partnership should be reformed to address present-day concerns, drawing on historical parallels about the importance of allied cooperation in strategic decision-making.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has deployed a newly trained 29-member Counter-Organised Immigration Crime Team to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and cross-border organised crimes at key border points. The team completed intensive training at the Border Police Training Campus in Kitui County under the Kenya–UK Border Security Programme.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
British High Commissioner Matt Baugh assured that the UK government is investigating alleged atrocities committed by British troops during training exercises in Kenya, affirming cooperation with Kenyan authorities over concerns regarding human rights violations and environmental damage.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The British High Commission has issued a travel alert ahead of June 25 commemoration demos for youths killed during the 2024 Gen Z protests, warning that Kenya has witnessed protests that cause traffic disruptions and injuries. Families of the deceased, alongside political leaders, notified police of plans for a nationwide march and called for June 25 to be declared a national holiday.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Public opposition is building ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations against a proposed U.S.-funded 50-bed Ebola treatment and research centre at Laikipia Air Base, with residents, activists and civil society groups raising concerns over transparency, sovereignty and foreign influence. Earlier protests in Nanyuki on June 1 and June 9 resulted in deaths.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public opposition is mounting ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations against a proposed U.S.-funded Ebola treatment and research centre in Laikipia County, with residents, activists and civil society groups questioning the project's purpose, transparency, sovereignty and foreign influence. Earlier protests erupted in Nanyuki on June 1 and June 9, with deaths reported during the unrest.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 17-year-old was killed during anti-Ebola facility protests in Nanyuki on June 9, prompting the British High Commission to ask the Kenyan government for clarification after a police officer allegedly wore a British military uniform during the clashes. Police say the cause of death will be determined through post-mortem examination, with investigations ongoing.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The British High Commission has demanded a government response after a viral photograph showed an armed officer wearing what appeared to be a British military jacket while arresting a protester during June 9 demonstrations in Nanyuki against a US-linked Ebola quarantine facility. The High Commission stated that no BATUK personnel were involved in policing the protests and that the British military uniforms had been "misappropriated."
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
The family of Agnes Wanjiru, whose 2012 murder has been linked to British soldiers in BATUK, was reportedly denied access to a closed-door Parliamentary session on June 10, 2026, where the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations deliberated on findings from its inquiry into the military unit's conduct. The family received no formal explanation for the denial.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
India's Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has begun a three-day official visit to the UK to strengthen defence cooperation, including discussions on training, operational coordination, and defence industry partnerships. The visit marks the first official visit by an Indian Chief of Defence Staff to the UK and is the fifth senior military exchange between the two nations this year.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →