US EditionKenya, Russia Agree to Stop Enlisting Kenyans for Ukraine War
Kenya shut over 600 agencies and repatriated 27 citizens after intelligence revealed 1,000 Kenyans recruited to fight in Ukraine through false job promises, officials said.
- On March 15, 2026, Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi departed for Moscow to press Russia to stop recruiting Kenyans amid pressure from Nairobi.
- Reports in recent weeks reveal that deceptive recruitment networks lured Kenyans with civilian jobs before coercion, while Kenya's Foreign Ministry prioritizes their protection and safe repatriation.
- Investigators cite verified lists showing over 40 families of affected Kenyans, while local media reported at least 18 Kenyans killed and 30 missing in recent weeks.
- The Foreign Ministry says Mudavadi will meet Russian officials including Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday and Tuesday to press for easier civilian job access and a safe repatriation process, while Russia's embassy in Nairobi denied involvement.
- Most African governments are likely to avoid overt confrontation with Moscow despite family pressure and protests, while reports say Russia has recruited 18 foreign nationals, underscoring a regional challenge.
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Kenyans ‘no longer allowed to fight for Russia’ in Ukraine
Kenya said yesterday that it had agreed with Russia that Kenyans would no longer be eligible for signing up to fight in the war with Ukraine after the scale of Russian recruitment triggered anger in some African countries.
Kenyans will no longer be enlisted to fight for Russia in Ukraine
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Russia has apparently agreed not to recruit any more Kenyans for the war against Ukraine.
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