British Army Soldiers Still Using Sex Workers in Kenya Despite Ban
Above: Demonstrators demanding justice on Dec. 17, 2021, for a Kenyan sex worker allegedly killed by a British Army soldier. Image copyright: Vuk Valcic/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The recent inquiry makes it clear that the British Army is taking decisive action against a small minority of rule-breakers. Most of the 7,666 soldiers abroad follow regulations, with commanders actively enforcing all rules, including this ban, through training and "Sharkwatch" patrols. The vast majority of residents in Kenya support the base's presence.
Opposition narrative
This report exposes the military's failure to protect vulnerable Kenyan women despite promises of zero tolerance. Soldiers continue exploiting local women with impunity while broader issues like abandoned children and the unsolved 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru remain unaddressed.
