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A Century of Extraction: Tata, Magadi and Kenya's Ongoing Economic Decolonization
On September 3, 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto made a momentous announcement that symbolized the end of an era of colonial legacy in the industrial sector of this African country.
Is the UK an Innocent Onlooker to Corruption in Its Former Colonies—Now Strategic Partners?
While Kenya-UK relations are presented as glossy, a close evaluation reveals layers of British neocolonialism perpetuated through unequal agreements and the maintenance of secrecy networks and tax havens that encourage corruption and launder proceeds of corruption from Kenya.
Criminal Military? UK MoD Cancels BATUK Exercise Over Fears of Criminal Prosecution
On July 23, 2026, the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) canceled training of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) because the East African country demanded legal powers to prosecute British soldiers who kill Kenyans or engage in other offenses.
