# UK Defence Ministry halts Kenya army training amid legal dispute over prosecution rights

The UK Ministry of Defence cancelled a military training exercise in Kenya due to a disagreement over whether Kenyan courts have the power to prosecute British soldiers for crimes committed during the drills. The decision marks a diplomatic setback and raises questions about the future of the long-standing bilateral training partnership.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/23/british-army-cancel-training-kenya-defence-agreement-dispute) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:06:01 GMT