King Charles III’s official visit to commemorate Kenya’s independence anniversary has drawn attention to the unresolved murder of Agnes Wanjiru allegedly committed by British soldiers, prompting her niece’s plea for justice, amid growing discontent over post-colonial issues and suppression of protests.

A Kenyan court has ordered the British Army to compensate for a 2021 fire during a military exercise near Nanyuki, central Kenya, leading to demands from affected residents for compensation for environmental damage and health issues, as King Charles III’s visit to Kenya approaches.