Kenyan families demand return of loved ones recruited into Russian army

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 19, 2026 at 08:45 PM

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Families in Kenya are protesting and demanding the government's help in returning their loved ones who were allegedly tricked into fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war. A Kenyan intelligence report revealed that over 1,000 citizens were lured to the front lines through a scam involving rogue officials and trafficking syndicates. Parliament presented the report stating that 89 Kenyans are currently on the front line, 39 are hospitalized, and 28 are missing. Families plan to petition government offices and the Russian embassy for assistance, claiming the Foreign Ministry has been unhelpful. The Russian embassy denies any involvement in illegal recruitment, dismissing the allegations as propaganda.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Peter Kamau 30% Gerald Gitau 30% AFP 30% Samuel Maina 40% Winnie Rose Wambui ×240% Parliament of Kenya 50% Nairobi 50% Kimani Ichung’wah 50% National Intelligence Service 60% Ukraine ×270% Russia ×480% Kenyans ×390%

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recruitment 90% russia-ukraine war 80% kenyan citizens 80% human trafficking 70% intelligence report 60% missing in action 50% foreign ministry 40% nairobi protest 40%

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Classification Confidence

90%

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Kenyans

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