An investigation by Citizen TV has uncovered a large-scale recruitment ring that allegedly bribed Kenyan government officials to facilitate the departure of hundreds of youths to join the Russian military in the war against Ukraine.

• Around 1,000 Kenyans are estimated to be in Russia through this scheme.
• The alleged network involved officials from the Department of Defence (DoD), DCI, Immigration Department, and the Ministry of Labour.
• Recruits were promised a signing bonus of KSh 1.6 million and a monthly salary of KSh 280,000.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced a significant recruitment drive for 12,520 temporary positions to support an upcoming nationwide voter registration exercise.

• 12,520 temporary positions available nationwide.
• IEBC is the organization conducting the recruitment.
• The exercise aims to expand the national voter database and ensure inclusivity for future elections.

Nairobi County's Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has urged parents to restrict children under 17 from using Facebook during the school mid-term break due to inappropriate content and advertising.

• Geoffrey Mosiria has warned parents about the prevalence of adult content advertisements on Facebook targeting underage users.
• The warning comes as school mid-term breaks increase children's access to digital devices.
• Australia recently implemented a total ban on social media for children under 16, a move supported by some in Kenya.