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We offer our deepest condolences to
@kdfinfo
& the entire Republic of
#Kenya
following the untimely death of General Francis Ogolla, Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces & 9 other gallant military personnel, following a tragic helicopter crash in
#ElgeyoMarakwet
#Kenya
.
#CDFOgolla
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His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex visited Nyati Barracks today for a briefing on the work of BATUK and to meet British and Kenyan members of the BATUK team.
#UKinKenya
#RoyalFamily
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Some of you will have read reports that we might leave Kenya. These are just rumours and are untrue as far as we are concerned.
#JamboKenya
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We are hiring!! CHEF-1
Interested applicants should email applications ( cover letter, CV and all relevant certifications) to ctg-batuk-recruitment
@mod
.gov.uk by 1600hrs Sunday 28 August
2022.
#IkoKaziKE
#IkoKazi
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UK and Kenyan authorities working flat out to contain the fire; 350 UK and Kenyan soldiers have been deployed to fight the fire, 4 helicopters and 4 water tanks continue to be utilized as well. Thank you for your continued support. Will keep you updated.
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We are hiring!!
GENERAL DUTY STAFF- 3
Interested applicants should email their applications (CV and all relevant certifications) to ctg-batuk-recruitment
@mod
.gov.uk by 1600hrs Sunday 28 August
2022.
#IkoKaziKE
#IkoKazi
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BATUK
#KenyanPartnership
. Supporting
@LaikipiaCountyG
to improve the roads in Nanyuki at the request of the Governor
@NdirituMuriithi
. Laikipia Air base
@KDF
supplied the Murram (sticky soil mixed with aggregte) whilst we supplied plant & man power.
@BritishArmy
@CorpsColRE
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The tanks donated by BATUK to
@LaikipiaCountyG
are delivered and ready to provide handwashing facilities to communities in the county who have limited access to water. Together we can
#StoptheSpread
of Covid-19.
#LoveLaikipia
@DoH_Laikipia
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Part of
#BATUKOfficial
team building include staff (military & non-military) joining hands to give back to the community. HQ dept led by the Commander, Col Duncan Mann, braced the muddy terrains to install H2O harvesting system & 2 water tanks to Ihigaini Sec.
#goodneighbours
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It's dawn on Day 2 of Cpl Mia Gaitley's Brodie 20 challenge, commemorating her friend LCpl Brodie Gillon who was killed in Iraq two years ago today. She's 'shattered' but determined to go on; and amazingly she's still smiling!
#remembrance
#OpShader
#IraqWar
#BritishArmy
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Mercy, a student at
#Nyeri
Polytechnic is pursuing automotive engineering. She is currently attached in our workshop department where she works with a team to provide services for mechanical & electrical vehicle maintenance.
#goodneighbours
#internships
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What a day! Re-opening Nyati Barracks in Kenya with the UK Defence Secretary and Kenya’s Defence Minister. Let’s continue our strong training partnership for many year to come!
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UK-Kenya partnership creates first Kenyan Marine Commando Unit to counter threats and fight terrorism.
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Colonel P G Gilby takes up post as the Commander of the British Army Training Unit Kenya.
Colonel (Shove) Gilby has moved from his previous role as Commander Field Training and will shortly be joined by his family. He is thrilled to be returning to Kenya
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Fantastic visit from
@JaneMarriottUK
to Nyati Barracks, where we were able to present a Lifesaver purification system to
@LaikipiaCountyG
!
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The first Puma of Joint Helicopter Force (Kenya) arrived today: a massive step change in our ability to train and to work with our Kenya Defence Forces and wider regional partners.
@kdfinfo
@BritishArmy
@RoyalAirForce
#Kenya
#partnership
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Training with our Kenyan Defence Forces partners is critical to the success of the Askari Storm Regional Engagement pilot. Thanks to their
#AMISOM
role,
@kdfinfo
have plenty of up-to-date operational experience.
#Kenya
#partnership
@CO_2RIFLES
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Force Protection duties at BATUK were handed over from the
@LDLightCav
to
@armyCO1RGR
today. Safe journey to the Light Dragoons who have had a strong tour and it's great to see an impressive Gurkha platoon out here to replace them.
@BritishArmy
@Gurkha_Brigade
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Our engineers from 33 Engineer Regiment (EOD) were in Voi working in partnership with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) & The National Museum of Kenya to scan the grounds at Voi Cemetery believed to be unmarked burial sites for WW1 casualties.
#WeRememberThem
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We had two distinguished visitors to Exercise ASKARI STORM today: Brigadier Mzee of the Kenyan Army and Lieutenant General Wooddisse, Commander Field Army for the UK, talking about how we can continue to develop our partnership.
@kdfinfo
@BritishArmy
#Kenya
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A fire has broken out on the Training area at LolDaiga. We are currently doing everything we can to contain the fire, alongside our Kenyan Partners in order to protect the surrounding community, employees and soldiers. Thank you for your continued support
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On Friday afternoon, members of the
@BATUKOfficial
Medical Emergency Response Team came across an accident in Nanyuki and stopped to give assistance. It isn’t technically part of their job but it is part of being a good neighbour.
#community
#Nanyuki
#Kenya
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2 RIFLES Exercise ASKARI STORM is now well under way. The soldiers are in the field and working with our partners in the Kenya Defence Forces. The KDF are crucial to the success of our training out here: they understand the conditions.
@CO_2RIFLES
@UKinKenya
@kdfinfo
#Kenya
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2 soldiers from
@6RegtRLC
attached to BATUK A/LCpls Kwarteng and Kwame-Tanoh donated food to the Hope & Home Orphanage in Nanyuki.
They decided to solicit funds from friends and family back in the UK via Facebook and managed to raise £150.00 (KSH22,000.00).
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Thank you to all who have supported; as a result of hard work and dedication we can confirm that the fire is now well contained. The British Army and community will be keeping a watchful eye to ensure there are no changes.
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Yesterday the BATUK Officers' Mess held a Hails and Farewells event; it was a great opportunity to say "jambo" to the new arrivals, and "badai" to those moving on from Kenya to other parts of the Army. We wish them all the best.
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#BATUK
set for next planned Exercise with
@kdfinfo
&
@TheParachuteReg
under DCA with Kenya Gov. See photos of last Training
#KDF
&
#SpecInf
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With such a large cohort of Fijians we couldn't let the 50th
#FijiDay
pass unrecognised. A hugely reduced event from the original plans and a socially distanced celebration but no less special. If anything even more poignant due to its intimacy. Bula.
@ComdCTG
@BritishArmy
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Prince William visits BATUK to see the Irish Guards in action and takes part in a Community Engagement Project in Kinamba. See the full article here:
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Part of the Askari Storm Regional Engagement is military, of course, but it's also about being a good neighbour to the communities we live and train amongst. Like these members of the 2 RIFLES battlegroup at Girgir Primary School.
#Kenya
#partnership
@UKinKenya
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Leo Docherty MP, Minister for Defence People and Veterans, visited BATUK on 7 Feb to talk to the people who work there. His itinerary included meetings with BATUK personnel, JHF(K), Kenyan Support Staff and dependents; as well as members of the 1 PWRR battlegroup.
#Kenya
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Mapema ndio best!
On time to deliver food products to residents of
#igwamitiward
in
#laikipiawest
by
#Laikipia
County MP
@hon_kagiri
#batukofficial
#partnership
#communitysupport
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Congratulations to LCpl Anita Gurung for successfully coordinating a fundraising event with the
@QG_SIGNALS
and BATUK Nepalese family members. 54,500 Kenyan shillings was to fund CEDC orphanage in Nanyuki.
#BATUK
#thisisbelonging
@2SignalRegiment
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A new aspect of the current Askari Storm is a 'regional engagement pilot'. Can an exercising battlegroup take on a wider role? Training hard with our Kenyan partners; working in the community; and delivering training in the wider East Africa region.
@CO_2RIFLES
@UKinKenya
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Thank you Kiff Barracks for the Community Engagement work you have been doing recently!
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When a herd of elephants moved into part of the area where ASKARI STORM was taking place, we moved the training.
#Kenya
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Cpl Mia Gaitley, an AGC (SPS) soldier based at BATUK, is conducting an extreme physical challenge in commemoration of her friend LCpl Brodie Gillon who was killed in a rocket attack on 11 March 2020 when they were serving together at Camp Taji in Iraq.
#Kenya
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The BATUK Infrastructure Development Programme is racing towards completion, soldiers have moved 2 months earlier than planned from the Nanyuki Show Ground, to make their preparations, to take advantage of what will become the finest British military facility outside of the UK.
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Installation of solar power & construction of a perimeter wall for Kimanjo borehole is in the final phase. Residents of Musul/Tiamamut Ranches in
#Laikipia
North will no longer walk for more than 7kms in search of water as they will have enough for their households & animals.
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More captured moments from the
#remembrancesunday
by
#BATUKOfficial
We Will Remember Them
#RemembranceSunday2022
#BATUKOfficial
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Our soldiers from the workshop department joined hands to raise funds for purchasing high density mattresses, games kits & clothes for 50 children at NEEMA Children Centre in Solio, Narumoru. They handed over 36 mattresses among other stuff & played soccer with the children.
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Our Royal Engineers Support Team have refurbished the
#Nanyuki
Stadium football & volleyball pitches & the running track. This will bolster ongoing improvements at the stadium, ensure the grounds are safe & enhance the sports experience for the community.
#uk_kenyanpartnership
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Installation of a water harvesting system at Muramati Primary School near Lolldaiga,
#Laikipia
County by
#BATUKOfficial
.
#communitysupport
#goodneighbours
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Happy
#internationalwomensday2021
Woman's day and
#CommonwealthDay
. We will continue to
#ChooseToChallenge2021
for equality for all. Will you? Celebrating at BATUK with LECs, SP and families. Check out our all Female
#MERT
team too!
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Forging gender equity is not limited to women. Men are incredibly important for the social, economic, cultural, and political advancement of women.
Happy
#InternationalWomensMonth2023
#EmbraceEquity
#IWD2023
#BATUKOfficial
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Our community engagement team held a discussion with
#Isiolo
Women Rep Hon.
@muminabonaya
at Nyati Barracks on areas of collaboration between
@BATUKOfficial
and
#Isiolo
County to enhance the lives of Isiolo residents.
#communitysupport
#communityengagement
#goodneighbours
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'The aim of the training is not to inflate soldiers' confidence with easy wins, but to push them'
@16AirAssltBde
@BritishArmy
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Solider from
@4RegtRA
- 4 Regiment Royal Artillery fire 5 rounds of High Explosive in support of BATUK’s Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise (CALFEX).
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BATUK's Officers' mess traveled to Nairobi this week to visit Nairobi's Commonwealth War Graves to learn about Britain and Kenya's shared military history in the 19th and 20th Century.
@CWGC
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Just as the lions calm down this wee creepy crawly comes to play. I am sure 2SCOTS & 1CGs are happy to be off the ground.
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BATUK Commander Colonel Nick Wood OBE received a grand send off from the staff at BATUK as he left the gates for the last time yesterday.
The team from BATUK wish Colonel Wood and Caroline the very best of luck for the future.
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When Phanice applied for an engineers job at Ravenswood, an IT service provider for
#BATUKOfficial
, she was afraid of being asked for a bribe. She was invited for an interview where she was asked about her accomplishments. Phanice excelled & was hired:
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On Remembrance Day 2021, Sergeant Tamang of BATUK summited Mt Kenya in 24hrs to raise funds for the Elimu Orphanage and in remembrance of the fallen from a family with three generations of service in the British Army. Jai Sgt Tamang!
@Gurkha_Brigade
#Kenya
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This morning
#BATUKOfficial
responded to a call by
#Isiolo
County Commissioner for rescue operations, after a gold mine collapsed in Kom. Our engineers flew to the site. Unfortunately, 3 people were buried in the mine & have been confirmed dead. Our condolences to their families.
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#BATUKOfficial
sponsored renovation & solarization of a borehole in Rapunye, Archers Post, Samburu which had not been functional for a long time, making locals walk for long in search of H2O. It will now serve the community, livestock & public facilities like Rapunye Dispensary.
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Over 330 Kenyan citizens die monthly in RTAs.
@BritishArmy
Master Driver WO2 Joe Gutkowski delivers
@BATUKOfficial
latest road safety campaign. We aim to make the roads of Kenya safer.
@HCav1660
@ComdCTG
@1UKDivision
@field_army
@RHQ_The_RLC
#ThinkBike
#BeSafeBeSeen
#BeTheBest
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Students from Amani Sosian High School in Laikipia North, used to walk for several KMs to fetch water from a stream which has dried up. This not only consumed their study time but also left them tired to concentrate well in class.
#communitysupport
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Kenya's Chief of the Defence Forces BATUK visit
We were delighted to receive Kenya's Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Francis Ogolla, for a visit to Nyati Barracks in
#Nanyuki
on Wed, Aug 23, 2023. We are always happy to work alongside
@kdfinfo
.
#ArmyPartnership
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Busy week for BATUK! We have delivered Road Safety Education to over 1500 students and BodaBoda drivers in Samburu and enabled the distribution of 100,000 seedlings to LolDaiga conservancy thank you
@SamburuC
@KeEquityBank
@cookswelljikos
@TropicAirKenya
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BATUK are carrying out a huge overhaul of public roads in preparation for the busy period of training that lies ahead. Royal Engineer specialists are currently working away on a 100km stretch that enables access onto the Ol-Maisor Training Area.
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Our Royal Engineers Support Team have completed ground leveling at Braeburn Sch sports ground in
#Nanyuki
. The refurbishment is a collaborative project for the school & the local community. Local teams are able to use the grounds in the evenings & weekends without any charges.
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Giving our blood for Kenya.This week
#BATUK
soldiers based in Nairobi gave been giving blood to boost the blood bank at the local hospital.
#Inspire
#GiveBlood
#AllinThisTogether
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While female auto mechanics are small in number, their contributions are significant in the traditionally male-dominated industry. At
#BATUKOfficial
we support women who have chosen this career path by allocating them resources & opportunities needed to deliver in their duties.
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Can the British Army work with the movie industry?
@BATUKOfficial
and Joint Helicopter Force (Kenya) are helping to find out.
@BritishArmy
#Kenya
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Our Regimental Admin Office (RAO) have donated 49 storage boxes, 12 benches & 4 blackboards to Furaha Children's Home in
#Nanyuki
. The items will enhance the children's storage of personal items, study sessions & meal times. The center supports 57 children aged btn 3 to 20.
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BATUK's latest Force Protection Platoon, provided by 2RGR, have completed their challenge to collectively run the 6000km distance from Mt Kenya to Mt Everest.
They raised and donated over £1100 of vital stationary and supplies to a local school. Excellent work!
@CO_2RGR
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Our Commander, Colonel Duncan M. ran in Lewa to raise funds which he donated to United Disabled Persons of Laikipia &
@DDINITIATIVE
. The teams picked their cheques at Nyati B. as they reflected on the impact made to the community in 2022 thro their partnership with
#BATUKOfficial
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The flag of the
@RiflesRegiment
flies high above BATUK as
@1_Rifles
prepare to deploy onto the first phase of Ex ASKARI STORM. We'll be following their progress over the coming weeks here.
#batuk
#Kenya
#therifles
#swiftandbold
#celeretaudax
#jambokenya
@BritishArmy
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Minister
@JSHeappey
with
@UKMarines
and
@kdfinfo
on a joint training exercise in Ol Maisor,
#Laikipia
County in
#Kenya
ran by
@BATUKOfficial
.
#BATUKOfficial
#partnership
#StrongerTogether
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BATUK provides one of the British Army's only
training areas where Combat, Combat Support and Combat Service Support Arms can truly operate in support of each other.
Here soldiers work to secure and clear a destroyed airfield, allowing the Engineers to then repair it
#BATUK
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From installation of water harvesting systems, drilling of boreholes, construction of sand dams, refurbishment of classrooms, to donation of water tanks, sports items, books, school desks, sanitary towels and more.....
#BATUOKOfficial
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BATUK Welcomes New Commander!
In his introductory remarks, our new commander, Colonel Andrew Wilde, said that he is happy to be in Kenya. He appreciates the hard work & commitment from all Kenyan staff in their combined efforts to ensure every training exercise is world class.
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Yesterday was a day of two bridges for Commander BATUK and the Community Engagement team. The first in Doldol: several girls and young women had been assaulted returning to the ‘One More Day’ centre after school… 1/
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Commander BATUK was delighted to host General Stephen Townsend, Commander
@USAfricaCommand
today at Nyati Barracks. We look forward to working together with our US partners on exercises and training
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BATUK helped the RETETI Elephant Sanctuary build a new runway in Samburu.
Members of
@36_Engr_Regt
and
@Kinloss_Bks
played a key role!
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Whilst at Segera, a wire footbridge over the river had become dangerously dilapidated. 37 Sqn completely refurbished it, making it safe for the whole community.
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BATUK RFC were in action last weekend at the Kababeri 7s tournament in Nairobi. BATUK's rugby players play against a range of clubs in
#Kenya
as well as supporting RugbyGem, a kids tag rugby club in
#Nanyuki
@OfficialKRU
@armyrugbyunion
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BATUK continues to be a activity as we say ‘farewell’ to the 1 Irish Guards and extend a warm welcome to 2 Para Battle Group!
BATUK caught up with members of 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers where they were preparing their stores for the challenges of ASKARI STORM 18/5
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Glad to have hosted the
#LaikipiaEast
MP,
@Hon_Kiunjuri
&
#Nanyuki
County Assembly Ward MCA
@AntonyTheuriWa1
at
#BATUKOfficial
Nyati Barracks for discussions on areas of collaborations for community engagement projects in the constituency.
#goodneighbours
#CommunityEngagement
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Our 7 Aviation Support Battalion, 70 Field Company supported Kimanjo Primary School in Laikipia East with football kits (goal posts & balls), volleyball kits (balls and nets), and 30 class rooms desks.
#BATUKOfficial
#communitysupport
#goodneighbours
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The Commander of BATUK tours community projects completed by 3 PARA at Nanyuki schools. BATUK proudly supports the local community, including the Polytechnic, Bungoma and
@BridgeIntlAcads
schools. Rainwater harvesting, fencing, painting & playground improvements were completed.
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Always looking for opportunities to deliver world class training - The BATUK Physical Development Department siezed an opportunity this weekend to train the Kenyan National Rugby Team. Running over the weekend the event proved to be hugely beneficial and challenging for the team
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BATUK fully sponsored this year's annual Nanyuki OctobaFest Tournament, held on Sat 17 Sept 2022 at Nanyuki Sports Club. Among the guests was our Commander, Colonel Duncan Mann.
#goodneighbourhood
#communitysupport
#communityengagementcommunity
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BATUK would like to give a warm welcome to C Company, 2 Royal Gurkha Rifles who have recently arrived at BATUK after completing 10 weeks in Australia carrying out jungle warfare training.
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@BritishArmy
#SpecInf
partner
@kdfinfo
for
#BATUK
training. Learning from each other as they prepare for tough
#FinalExercise
together!
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#BATUKOfficial
donated reusable sanitary towels to girls in Likii Sec & Sweetwaters Sec. Together with
@BintiMwangaza
we talked to boys on supporting girls during their periods by creating an enabling environment for the girls (free frm ridicule & isolation) to end
#periodstigma
.
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As part of our commitment to being good neighbours to the communities where we train and live,
@2CS_Bn_REME
filled school and community water tanks at locations in Northern
#Laikipia
. When Exercise ASKARI STORM allows, we'll do more.
@SarahKorere
#Kenya
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#BATUKOfficial
refurbished the Assistant County Commissioner's office in Waso Division,
#Samburu
County by installing new roof, windows, and doors; re-carpeting of the floor; repainting and furnishing the office with new furniture.
#communitysupport
#goodneighbours
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BATUK maintain the highest standards, both on, and off the training area. Following selection for the Kenya Harlequins rugby team - Capt Will Reeve RGR has not only won Man of the March in his first game - he's been chosen to train with the national side!!!
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Our Royal Military Police department replaced old gutters with updated PVC guttering system at
#BingwaSecondary
in Laikipia East, Umande Ward to maximize water harvesting.
#BATUKOfficial
#goodneighbours
#communitysupport
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