The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that a British soldier was arrested after allegedly raping a British national near the British Army Training Unit in Kenya last month. The incident took place near Nanyuki, roughly 200 kilometers north of Nairobi, and is currently under investigation by the UK military, as it falls under their jurisdiction. The alleged victim is not Kenyan, a detail clarified in the MoD's statement.
UK Soldier Faces Rape Allegations in Kenya: Investigation Underway
UK Soldier Faces Rape Allegations in Kenya: Investigation Underway
UK military confirms a soldier has been arrested following accusations of raping a British woman in Kenya, amid growing concerns about conduct at the British Army base.
Following the allegations, the soldier has been repatriated to the UK, and investigations are being handled by the UK Defence Serious Crime Command, in accordance with the Defence Cooperation Agreement between the UK and Kenya. The MoD has refrained from further comments as the inquiry is ongoing.
This incident marks another troubling allegation against British personnel stationed at the controversial Batuk base, which has been at the center of misconduct accusations. Among previous allegations is the 2012 murder of local woman Agnes Wanjiru, whose body was discovered in a septic tank, prompting UK cooperation with Kenyan authorities in their investigation into her death.
Historical context shows that the UK military has been operational at the Batuk base since 1964, following Kenya's independence from British rule. However, recent reports detail numerous allegations of misconduct, including hit-and-run incidents involving local civilians and claims of British soldiers abandoning pregnant local women.
As the investigation progresses, scrutiny of the British Army's behavior in Kenya continues to rise, with Kenyan MPs previously holding public inquiries into soldiers' misconduct.
For further updates on this ongoing situation and other news from Africa, connect with us on social media or visit BBC Africa.
This incident marks another troubling allegation against British personnel stationed at the controversial Batuk base, which has been at the center of misconduct accusations. Among previous allegations is the 2012 murder of local woman Agnes Wanjiru, whose body was discovered in a septic tank, prompting UK cooperation with Kenyan authorities in their investigation into her death.
Historical context shows that the UK military has been operational at the Batuk base since 1964, following Kenya's independence from British rule. However, recent reports detail numerous allegations of misconduct, including hit-and-run incidents involving local civilians and claims of British soldiers abandoning pregnant local women.
As the investigation progresses, scrutiny of the British Army's behavior in Kenya continues to rise, with Kenyan MPs previously holding public inquiries into soldiers' misconduct.
For further updates on this ongoing situation and other news from Africa, connect with us on social media or visit BBC Africa.
