Also known as: Belgut MP Nelson Koech · Nelson Koech (Belgut) · Nelson Koch
Nelson Koech — Chair of Parliament's Defence Committee and Belgut MP, appears in coverage of Kenya-UK defence cooperation and security matters.
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Citizen Digital
… 28 years later By Guest Writer August 06, 2026 06:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Assembly Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Chair and Belgut MP Nelson Koech …
OPINION: Why vigilance remains the price for peace 28 years laterCitizen Digital
… He further claimed that MP Nelson Koech, who chairs the National Assembly's Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, was later sent to explain the delay in renewing the agreement. …
'How I gather my intelligence': Gachagua explains his network of sourcesCitizen Digital
… However, National Assembly Defence, Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committee Chairperson Nelson Koech dismissed the claims, citing that the licensing delay was attributed to concerns over the legal framework governing British troops operating in Kenya, including issues of legal …
Kenya, UK to resume joint KDF-BATUK military training after licence stalemateCitizen Digital
Why Kenya, UK failed to reach deal on BATUK training By Moses Kinyanjui July 26, 2026 07:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Belgut MP Nelson Koch speaking during an interview with Citizen TV on January 20, …
Why Kenya, UK failed to reach deal on BATUK trainingCitizen Digital
… The chairman is called Nelson Koech; he is Ruto's man. He told the British, "For us to renew the contract, we want three billion shillings. …
Gachagua claims Ruto, MPs demanded Ksh. 3 billion from UK to approve BATUK exerciseCitizen Digital
OPINION: Why the Kenya-UK defence partnership should adapt to current needs, concerns By Guest writer July 26, 2026 11:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize By Nelson Koech Sometime in April …
OPINION: Why the Kenya-UK defence partnership should adapt to current needs, concernsCitizen Digital
… National Assembly Defence Committee Chair Nelson Koech has publicly backed the call for an end to immunity for British troops, reflecting a growing consensus among MPs. …
UK cancels Laikipia military exercise amid public petition against BATUKThe Standard
… Committee Chairperson Nelson Koech said Parliament would seek stronger accountability measures after concerns were raised by the murder of Agnes Wanjiru and other complaints involving British troops."The Committee has made it clear that accountability mechanisms cannot function e …
MPs push to strip British troops' immunity in next defence pactCitizen Digital
… Also featured among the country's top-performing legislators were Samburu West MP Josephine Lesuuda, Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), Reuben Kiborek (Mogotio), Gideon Kimaiyo (Keiyo South), Nelson Koech (Belgut) and Kaguchia Gichohi (Mukurweini), who each scored 73 per cent. …
Babu Owino is Kenya's best performing MP - Infotrak surveyCitizen Digital
Nelson Koech builds house for family of Ngeno helicopter crash victim By Agencies June 24, 2026 07:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The house, located in Soget, Emurua Dikirr Constituency, was handed over …
Nelson Koech builds house for family of Ngeno helicopter crash victimNelson Koech, Chair of Parliament's Defence Committee, writes that Kenya must remain vigilant against terrorism on the 28th anniversary of the August 1998 Al-Qaeda bombings of US Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, which killed more than 200 people.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nelson Koech, Chair of Parliament's Defence Committee, writes that Kenya must remain vigilant against terrorism on the 28th anniversary of the August 1998 Al-Qaeda bombings of US Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, which killed more than 200 people.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he gathers intelligence through informants in the civil service, police, National Intelligence Service, and state corporations, and shares information only after verification while protecting source identities.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have announced the resumption of joint military training between the Kenya Defence Forces and the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Nanyuki, after uncertainty over its cancellation. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the resolution demonstrates the two countries' ability to resolve challenges through dialogue while maintaining their strategic partnership.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the UK failed to reach a deal on joint military training after the UK announced the 2026 exercise with the Kenyan Defence Forces will be held outside Kenya due to unsuccessful attempts to secure licenses. Parliament's Defence Committee chair Nelson Koech attributed the move to concerns over legal jurisdiction and immunity for British personnel, as well as grievances linked to the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, which has been connected to British soldiers attached to BATUK.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that bribery demands by President Ruto through Members of Parliament led to the cancellation of a planned UK military training exercise in Nanyuki involving 1,500 British soldiers scheduled for September 2026. The UK Ministry of Defence cancelled the exercise citing disagreements over defence arrangements.
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 has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Laikipia after the Kenyan government failed to issue required licences, amid stalled ratification of a 2021 Defence Cooperation Agreement. A coalition of human rights activists, victims' families, and local leaders have submitted a petition to Parliament and state agencies setting conditions for any renewed deal, citing concerns over legal jurisdiction and historical injustices.
23 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 →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been ranked Kenya's best-performing Member of Parliament in the latest Infotrak survey with an 80 per cent approval rating, followed by Joseph Kalasinga (Kabuchai) at 78 per cent and Ndindi Nyoro and John Bwire tied for third at 76 per cent each.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Emurua Dikirr MP Nelson Koech constructed a house in Soget for the family of Amos Kipngetich, who died in a February helicopter crash that also claimed the life of former area MP Johana Ngeno and five others. The house was handed over during a prayer and dedication ceremony attended by the family and local leaders.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Emurua Dikirr MP Nelson Koech has constructed a house for the family of Amos Kipngetich, one of six victims of a February helicopter crash that killed former area MP Johana Ngeno. The house was handed over during a prayer and dedication ceremony in Soget.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of Parliament have criticized the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, led by Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu, for persistent delays and failure to respond adequately to concerns about Kenyans living and working abroad, including inquiries on a case where a woman was killed in Australia.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Belgut MP Nelson Koech claims that Kenyan identification cards were illegally issued to foreign nationals without proper vetting in 2022 during Fred Matiang'i's tenure as Cabinet Secretary under President Uhuru Kenyatta.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto's allies, including Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and others, defended the Sh4.8 trillion 2026/27 budget as people-centred, highlighting allocations for education, sports, infrastructure and job creation, particularly the absorption of 20,000 Junior Secondary School teachers into permanent positions and a Sh408 billion Teachers Service Commission budget.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on school principals and boards of management to implement proactive safety and security protocols, including ensuring dormitories are not overcrowded, have adequate emergency exits, and install CCTV cameras in strategic locations.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgut MP Nelson Koech has welcomed recent changes to the Presidential Escort Unit, saying a more agile team was needed following a security breach in Kilifi County on Sunday, and calling for enhanced training of the unit.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
United Democratic Alliance candidate David Kipsang Keter has been elected the new MP for Emurua Dikirr Constituency, garnering 18,266 votes to defeat Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Vincent Kibet Rotich, who received 10,760 votes. The by-election followed the death of former MP Johanna Ngeno in a helicopter crash earlier this year.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Yvonne Chepkirui, wife of Belgut MP Nelson Koech and daughter of former minister Kipkalya Kones, has declared her candidacy for the Bomet senatorial seat in 2027, joining a growing field of aspirants. She holds a Master's degree from a UK university and says her campaign will focus on women and youth representation in governance.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Julius Mbijiwe, nominated as Ambassador to the Vatican, defended the creation of a new diplomatic mission before Parliament's Defence and Foreign Relations Committee, arguing that the Vatican's involvement in education, health, and peace-building initiatives in Kenya justifies the embassy and will allow him to lobby for expansion of those programmes if approved.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →