Kenya's parliament has accused British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse, killings, human rights violations and environmental destruction while training in the country.
The report detailed harrowing testimony from communities in Laikipia and Samburu counties, near the military training bases.
The British soldiers are accused of evading accountability by refusing to cooperate with the parliamentary investigation.
The UK High Commission in Kenya said it regretted that its submission was not reflected in the report's conclusions and affirmed its readiness to investigate the allegations under our jurisdiction fully, once evidence is provided.
For decades, troops from the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (Batuk) have been training in central Kenya, but their presence has long attracted controversy, with soldiers accused of misconduct and rights abuses.
More than 1,000 Kenyan soldiers receive British training each year, while thousands of UK troops are sent to Kenya for training exercises.
In a 94-page report following a two-year inquiry, Kenya's parliamentary Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations accused Batuk of continued ethical breaches, rights violations, and environmental negligence, as well as employment and labor concerns.
The panel cited oral and written submissions from affected civilians, including testimonies about killings and assaults involving Batuk soldiers.
The report said that Batuk was increasingly seen as an occupying presence rather than a development partner, with affected residents drawing parallels to colonial injustices.
Among the worst cases was the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, whose body was found in a hotel septic tank in the central garrison town of Nanyuki.
The panel noted the pursuit of justice has been slow and frustrated by alleged interference from Batuk personnel.
A former British soldier accused of Wanjiru's murder was arrested last month after a warrant was issued in the UK and now faces extradition to Kenya.
Another case involved the killing of herder Tilam Leresh, without any accountability.
The report documented a trend of sexual misconduct by Batuk personnel, particularly against women from the Samburu and Maasai communities.
It noted compelling evidence of widespread sexual violence, along with unaddressed reports of rape and sexual assault by soldiers.
Environmental concerns were also raised, with allegations about the absence of required impact assessments, and local residents experiencing health issues possibly linked to military activities.
The panel recommended revisions to the military cooperation framework to include accountability mechanisms and protections for local communities.
