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Kenya, 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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Russia has apparently agreed not to recruit any more Kenyans for the war against Ukraine.
Russia has agreed to stop sending Kenyan recruits to the war in Ukraine, Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced on Monday. He made the announcement at a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who did not comment on the agreement. He said only that all foreign fighters had participated in the war voluntarily and in full compliance with Russian law.
According to reports, Russia is deploying many mercenaries from Africa on the front in Ukraine. In Africa, this is causing increasing indignation. Kenya has now concluded an agreement with Moscow.
Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi said today that Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Kenyans to fight in Ukraine.
According to Kenya's Foreign Minister, more than 1,000 Kenyans are fighting on the Russian side in Ukraine - after being lured there often under false pretexts. This is now to be concluded. By Bettina Rühl.
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