British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK)

22 Sep

Kenya develops plan to withdraw harmful pesticides from market

Fatuma Said-KNA0 CommentsNewsBritish Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), Kenya develops plan to withdraw harmful pesticides from market, Pesticides

The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr. Andrew Karanja, has led other stakeholders in ratifying the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) strategic plan on pesticides. The Departmental Committee on Health of the National Assembly will also follow up on the development on the implementation status of the recommendations regarding withdrawal of harmful chemical pesticides in the Kenyan market. They also aim to discuss the issue of pesticides in depth, aiming to enhance awareness and foster policies on pest control and regulation of pest control products. Speaking at a Mombasa hotel, the CS said that they are going…

01 Aug

EACC Confirms British Army Not Under Its Jurisdiction, Defence Committee Probes Allegations

Reporter0 CommentsNewsBritish Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has confirmed that the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) does not fall within its jurisdiction, despite receiving multiple complaints against the military unit. This disclosure comes as the National Assembly’s Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee conducts an inquiry into allegations of misconduct, human rights abuses, and operational irregularities involving BATUK. During a recent meeting, the EACC revealed it had received three reports accusing BATUK personnel of nepotism, corruption, and labor disputes. However, the Commission stated that these matters were outside its mandate. The inquiry, led by Committee Vice Chair Hon. Bashir Abdullahi…