Kenya to confront Russia over 'unacceptable' use of its nationals in combat
Kenya demands answers from Russia over recruitment of citizens to fight in Ukraine war
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Kenya plans to confront Russia regarding the recruitment and use of Kenyan nationals in the war in Ukraine, deeming the practice "unacceptable." Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi stated that Kenya has shut down illegal recruitment agencies and will seek an agreement with Moscow to ban the conscription of Kenyan soldiers. The Kenyan government estimates around 200 citizens have been recruited, with 27 repatriated and receiving psychological support. Pressure has mounted on the Kenyan government following reports of Kenyan casualties fighting for Russia, with families blaming the government's failure to regulate recruitment agencies. Kenya aims to address the issue through discussions on visa policies and bilateral labor agreements, while also working with Ukraine to repatriate the remains of deceased Kenyan fighters.
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AI-Extracted27 Kenyans who had been fighting in Russia have been repatriated.
Kenyan authorities had closed more than 600 recruitment agencies suspected of duping Kenyans.
Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi called the practice "unacceptable and clandestine".
Kenya will talk to Russia over reports that its citizens are being recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine.
The Kenyan government estimates that around 200 of its nationals have been recruited to fight for Russia.
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