A Kenyan parliamentary committee has criticised the United Kingdom military for failing to provide a statement during an inquiry into its operations in Kenya, raising concerns over accountability.

The 94-page report, released after a two-year investigation by a committee of the House of Representatives, cited harrowing testimonies from residents of Laikipia and Samburu counties, where several military bases are located. The inquiry found that the UK military had refused to participate, limiting the committee’s ability to assess its activities.

The UK High Commission in Kenya expressed disappointment that the report did not include its response. The statement noted that the United Kingdom trains more than 1,000 Kenyan soldiers each year and that UK troops are regularly deployed to Kenya for training exercises.

The report underscores tensions over transparency and oversight in bilateral military cooperation, highlighting concerns raised by local communities affected by the presence of foreign forces.