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HomeDaily NewsSunday, March 22, 2026Government rescues 47 Kenyans from Russia, warns against further recruitment - March 2026
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Government rescues 47 Kenyans from Russia, warns against further recruitment - March 2026

Kenya's government has successfully rescued 47 Kenyans caught up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and issued a stern warning against further recruitment. Kenya is launching a nationwide campaign, Linda Mkenya Majuu, and extending amnesty to Kenyan citizens who joined Russian military operations, which is against Kenyan law. The Kenyan government will grant amnesty to its citizens who illegally joined the Russian military in Ukraine, following an agreement with Russia to cease recruitment of Kenyans. Separately, Fifteen Kenyan nationals have returned home after being evacuated from Iran following escalating regional tensions, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday morning. The Kenyan government has confirmed the evacuation of 15 citizens from Iran to Kenya via Türkiye amidst escalating Middle East tensions.

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Sunday 1:25 PMThe Standard

Government rescues 47 Kenyans from Russia, warns against further recruitment

Government rescues 47 Kenyans from Russia, warns against further recruitment

Kenya's government has successfully rescued 47 Kenyans caught up in the Russia–Ukraine conflict and issued a stern warning against further recruitment.

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Kenya's government has successfully rescued 47 Kenyans caught up in the Russia–Ukraine conflict and issued a stern warning against further recruitment.

  • 47 Kenyans repatriated following diplomatic engagement.
  • Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi led the efforts and warned youths.
  • Authorities estimate over 1,000 Kenyans may have been recruited, often under false pretenses of employment.
Sunday 9:33 AMKenyansFirst

State Gives Update on Evacuation of Kenyans from Iran

State Gives Update on Evacuation of Kenyans from Iran

The Kenyan government has confirmed the evacuation of 15 citizens from Iran to Kenya via Türkiye amidst escalating Middle East tensions.

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The Kenyan government has confirmed the evacuation of 15 citizens from Iran to Kenya via Türkiye amidst escalating Middle East tensions.

  • 15 Kenyan citizens evacuated from Iran.
  • Coordinated by Kenya Missions in Ankara and Tehran, and the State Department for Diaspora Affairs.
  • Evacuation follows retaliatory attacks between Iran and the United States, with concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and oil markets.
Sunday 10:53 AMCapital News

15 Kenyans return home after evacuation from Iran via Türkiye

15 Kenyans return home after evacuation from Iran via Türkiye

Fifteen Kenyan nationals have returned home after being evacuated from Iran following escalating regional tensions, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday morning.

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Fifteen Kenyan nationals have returned home after being evacuated from Iran following escalating regional tensions, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday morning.

  • 15 Kenyans evacuated from Iran.
  • Facilitated by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs and Kenya's diplomatic missions in Tehran and Ankara.
  • The evacuees received a debriefing and psychosocial support upon arrival before reuniting with family.
Sunday 11:18 AMCapital News

Govt grants Amnesty for Kenyans who joined Russian military after stop list agreement

Govt grants Amnesty for Kenyans who joined Russian military after stop list agreement

The Kenyan government will grant amnesty to its citizens who illegally joined the Russian military in Ukraine, following an agreement with Russia to cease recruitment of Kenyans.

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The Kenyan government will grant amnesty to its citizens who illegally joined the Russian military in Ukraine, following an agreement with Russia to cease recruitment of Kenyans.

  • Approximately 252 Kenyans were recruited into the Russian military.
  • This decision was reached after diplomatic consultations between Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
  • Under the agreement, Kenyans currently fighting who wish to leave will be allowed to disengage and return home, with Kenya's diplomatic mission in Moscow facilitating consular access.
Sunday 12:52 PMThe Standard

Kenya launches campaign, extends amnesty to citizens in Russian military

Kenya launches campaign, extends amnesty to citizens in Russian military

Kenya is launching a nationwide campaign, "Linda Mkenya Majuu," and extending amnesty to Kenyan citizens who joined Russian military operations, which is against Kenyan law.

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Key Highlights

Kenya is launching a nationwide campaign, "Linda Mkenya Majuu," and extending amnesty to Kenyan citizens who joined Russian military operations, which is against Kenyan law.

  • 252 Kenyans have been conscripted into Russian military operations.
  • Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced the campaign and amnesty following diplomatic talks in Moscow.
  • Russia has agreed to place Kenya on a "stop list" to prevent further enlistment.
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