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Originally published by Kenyanstop
September 30, 2025
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Relief for Ex-KDF Officers Fighting for Russia

The officers are involved in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war...
✨ Key Highlights
The High Court in Nairobi has granted a temporary reprieve to two former Kenya Defence Forces officers reportedly serving in the Russian military, barring the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) from accessing their private medical records.
- Justice Chacha Mwita issued conservatory orders preventing the DCI, the Attorney General, and the Inspector General of Police from obtaining medical files from two private hospitals.
- The hospitals, represented by lawyer Danstan Omari, argued that the DCI's request was unconstitutional and violated patient privacy without a court order or patient consent.
- The case emerges amid heightened scrutiny on alleged trafficking of Kenyans to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war, with claims that individuals were promised employment but ended up as soldiers.
- Earlier, 22 Kenyans were rescued in Athi River, allegedly awaiting travel documents to Russia for supposed job opportunities, but were reportedly destined to fight in Ukraine.
- A Russian citizen, detained in Nairobi in connection with these alleged recruitments, was interrogated by the DCI before departing the country.
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