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Villagers protest against British army ahead of King Charles' visit

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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