The British High Commission in Kenya has denied claims that personnel from the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) were involved in policing protests in Nanyuki on Tuesday, June 9.

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In a statement released on Thursday, June 11, the commission emphasised that British security personnel were not deployed or engaged in any capacity during the unrest.

“No BATUK personnel were involved in the policing of protests in Nanyuki on 9 June 2026,” the statement read.

The clarification follows widely circulating claims and images suggesting that individuals dressed in British military attire had been involved in corralling protesters.

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In response, the commission has confirmed that any British military uniforms observed during the demonstrations had been misappropriated.

The agency stated that it has formally raised concerns with Kenyan authorities over the misuse of the uniforms.

“British military uniform was misappropriated and we have raised concerns with the Kenyan authorities,” the statement added.

Protests were staged in Nanyuki as demonstrators opposed the establishment of a quarantine centre at the Laikipia Air Base for United States nationals exposed to Ebola.

The protests turned violent as protesters clashed with police amid open fire, leading to reports of at least one person killed and intensifying tensions in the town.

Demonstrations in the area were previously planned amid mounting public outcry over the proposed facility, with citizens raising concerns about national health security and questioning why the country was chosen as the location.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke