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Residents from villages in Laikipia County, during a demonstration on Friday, October 20, 2023. [Amos Kiarie, Standard]
One week ahead of King Charles' visit to Kenya, residents from Jua Kali, Muramati, Kimugandoro, and Kariunga villages in Laikipia County are not a happy lot.
The villagers have protested against the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (Batuk), as they seek compensation for the damages caused by a devastating fire that was ignited by the army two years ago in the Lolldaiga Conservancy.
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