A comprehensive DNA and legal project has successfully identified the British soldier fathers of 20 children born in communities near a UK military base in Kenya.

The project appears to address cases where children were born to local women and British military personnel stationed at the base, with some children previously having been told their fathers had died.

The identification process involved both genetic testing and legal documentation to establish paternity for the children, who had been living without knowledge of their fathers' identities or whereabouts.

The UK maintains a military training facility in Kenya, where British forces conduct regular exercises and training operations. The presence of military personnel in the area has led to relationships between soldiers and local residents.

The project's completion represents a significant step in providing these children with information about their paternal heritage and potentially opening pathways for future contact or support.