April 7th 2024.
When British Army soldiers arrive in Kenya, they are subjected to a disturbing initiation ceremony. The details of this horrific tradition have recently come to light, causing concern among defence chiefs. According to a report by the Mail On Sunday, new recruits are forced to engage in sexual acts with prostitutes. To make matters worse, their superiors allegedly flip a coin to decide whether or not the soldier can use a condom. This degrading ritual is meant to test the bravery of these soldiers.
The British Army regularly deploys around 10,000 troops to Kenya every year for live firing exercises that last up to eight weeks. Upon their return, soldiers are questioned about their interactions with the local sex workers who frequent the area surrounding the base. These interviews were part of a study published in the British Medical Journal Military Health. The report highlights the high prevalence of sex workers in the vicinity of the British Army base.
One soldier, who wishes to remain anonymous, revealed that an initiation ceremony takes place for all new soldiers who have not been to Kenya before. He described how senior soldiers would flip a coin to determine whether or not the new recruit could use a condom during their encounter with a prostitute. This disturbing practice has raised concerns among defence chiefs due to the high rates of HIV/Aids in the country and the potential damage it could cause to the army's reputation.
Although soldiers are given a guide to sexual health upon arrival in Kenya, the report found that a third of them could not recall receiving this information. This is alarming considering that one in 20 people in Kenya is HIV-positive, compared to only 0.2% in the UK. The report also warns of the potential impact on the operational effectiveness of the unit if soldiers were to contract a sexually transmitted disease from a prostitute.
Former Army intelligence officer, Philip Ingram, expressed his disappointment with the military leadership, stating that sexual health should be included in annual training for all service personnel. He was shocked to hear about the forced sexual initiation ceremonies and believes it highlights a larger issue within the army's culture.
The report also sheds light on the growing use of prostitutes near the British base in Nanyuki, Kenya. It reveals that some services are even offered at local barber shops, as told by a senior officer who had gone for a haircut. He was taken aback when he was shown a back room with several female sex workers and offered "extra services" by the barber. The officer shared this experience to warn other soldiers about the close proximity of sex workers and how to politely decline any similar offers.
In response to the report, a Ministry of Defence spokesman stated that all forms of sexual exploitation, including the purchase of sex, are strictly prohibited. The army is committed to preventing such incidents from occurring. It is clear that this disturbing initiation ceremony goes against the values and principles of the British Army and steps must be taken to prevent it from happening in the future.
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