Also known as: DCA
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Citizen Digital
… Today, a situation akin to this confronts Kenya and the United Kingdom in the wake of recent divergent views across board on the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between the two Nations, and the operations of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK). …
OPINION: Why the Kenya-UK defence partnership should adapt to current needs, concernsThe Standard
… The relocation follows months of tension over the proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), which governs the operations of BATUK. …
UK moves BATUK training to Tanzania after Kenya 'delays' to renew licensesThe Standard
… The relocation follows months of tension over the proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), which governs the operations of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK). …
Why UK moved BATUK training to TanzaniaCitizen Digital
… The concerns come as Kenya and the United Kingdom prepare to renegotiate the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) in 2026. …
Nanyuki business owners call for end to British Army’s alleged monopolyCitizen Digital
… The concerns come as Kenya and the United Kingdom prepare to renegotiate the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) in 2026. …
Nanyuki business owners call for end to British Army’s alleged monopolyThe Standard
… The National Assembly Defence and Foreign Relations Committee said it will push for changes to the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) during its scheduled 2026 review, including provisions requiring personnel from the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) to cooperate with pa …
MPs push to strip British troops' immunity in next defence pactCapital News
NAIROBI Kenya, May 25-Kenya and Angola have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) aimed at strengthening military collaboration, regional security, and strategic engagement between the two African nations. …
Kenya, Angola Sign Defence Cooperation Pact to Boost Regional Security TiesCitizen Digital
… Muriuki April 26, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi Audio By Vocalize Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has said the proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement …
Muturi raises sovereignty concerns over Kenya–France defence pactCapital News
MOMBASA, Kenya, Apr 26 – Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has strongly opposed the proposed Kenya–France Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), raising concerns over sovereignty, legality and lack of public participation. …
Muturi Opposes Kenya–France Defence Pact Over Sovereignty, Legal Immunity ConcernsAn 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 →
The UK government announced plans to move a planned military training exercise (Exercise Haraka Storm) from Kenya to Tanzania after Kenya failed to approve the renewal of licenses for the British Army Training Unit (BATUK). The exercise was scheduled to run in Laikipia between September and November.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United Kingdom has moved a planned military training exercise called 'Haraka Storm' from Laikipia to an alternative location in a neighbouring country after required licences were not approved by the Kenyan government. The relocation follows months of tension over a proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement governing the operations of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK).
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Local business owners in Nanyuki say the British Army Training Unit Kenya is crippling their businesses by directing soldiers to spend exclusively at a single British-owned establishment, Urban Smoke Hotel. A trader of four decades claims the practice has "killed all the business" for local traders.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Local business owners in Nanyuki have accused the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) of directing British soldiers to spend exclusively at a single British-owned establishment, Urban Smoke Hotel, claiming the practice has crippled their businesses. A curio shop operator of four decades says soldiers are instructed by their management to spend only at that venue, leaving local traders struggling.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly Defence and Foreign Relations Committee plans to push for changes to the Defence Cooperation Agreement with the UK during its 2026 review, seeking to remove legal protections that allow British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) personnel to avoid Kenyan scrutiny. The committee wants revised provisions requiring British troops to cooperate with parliamentary inquiries, judicial proceedings and criminal investigations.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Angola have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement to strengthen military collaboration and regional security, covering military training, defence diplomacy, peace support operations, capacity building, and strategic defence engagement.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has said the proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement between Kenya and France raises constitutional and sovereignty concerns, criticising the government for advancing it without adequate public participation and questioning reported provisions that could grant foreign troops immunity from Kenyan law.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has strongly opposed the proposed Kenya–France Defence Cooperation Agreement, citing constitutional risks, insufficient public participation, and concern over provisions that could grant foreign troops immunity from Kenyan law.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →