British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds

Published: 8/12/2025
British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds
A British army inquiry finds soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite a ban, with reports of illicit transactions at a low to moderate level. Investigations cover conduct at the Batuk base dating back to 2022, revealing instances before and after training on the ban in November 2022. UK Chief of Defence Staff Gen Sir Roly Walker is committed to ending such exploitation, stressing it goes against British soldier values. Recommendations include better dismissal processes for offenders and additional training to curb these activities.