British army cancels training in Kenya amid row over powers to prosecute soldiers
The British army has cancelled a scheduled September training exercise in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a bilateral defence agreement. Kenya's refusal stems from disputes over funding and jurisdiction, with Kenyan lawmakers seeking greater powers to prosecute British soldiers for crimes committed on Kenyan soil. The disagreement highlights tensions between the two nations over the terms of their military cooperation.
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British army cancels training in Kenya amid row over powers to prosecute soldiers
The British army has cancelled a scheduled September training exercise in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a bilateral defence agreement. Kenya's refusal stems from disputes over funding and jurisdiction, with Kenyan lawmakers seeking greater powers to prosecute British soldiers for crimes committed on Kenyan soil. The disagreement highlights tensions between the two nations over the terms of their military cooperation.
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