The British High Commission in Nairobi has distanced the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from the policing of protests in Nanyuki, following the circulation of images showing an armed individual wearing what appeared to be a British military uniform during demonstrations in Laikipia County. The diplomatic mission issued a public statement on Thursday, June
Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters on Monday, June 1, in Nanyuki town, demonstrating against the proposed establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base. The confrontation erupted after hundreds of residents took to the streets, marching through major roads while chanting slogans and carrying placards opposing the planned project. They expressed
The citizens of Nanyuki expressed outrage on Saturday over an impending march planned by youth on Monday against the Ebola quarantine center set to be constructed at Laikipia Airbase. The protest, planned to happen on Madaraka Day, was scheduled to force the hand of the Government. The High Court on May 29 granted conservatory orders
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