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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 7, 2025
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Govt Now Pleads With Ukraine to Release Kenyans Captured Fighting for Russia
Unknown number of Kenyans captured fighting for Russia are said to be under the custody of Ukrainian forces...
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The Kenyan government is pleading with Ukraine for assistance in repatriating Kenyan citizens captured while fighting for Russia in the ongoing war. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’oei formally requested support from Ukrainian Ambassador to Kenya Yurii Tokar for consular help and repatriation.
- Korir Sing’oei met with Yurii Tokar on Monday, October 6, to discuss the issue.
- Several Kenyans, including Evans Kibet, were reportedly trafficked to Russia under false employment pretenses and subsequently captured by Ukrainian forces.
- The Kenyan government asserts that most Kenyans involved were victims of manipulation and trafficking, not willing combatants.
- This follows the rescue of four Kenyans from Russian army recruitment and a Russian man's arrest on Thursday, September 25, for allegedly recruiting Kenyans.
- 22 Kenyans were rescued from an apartment in Athi River, reportedly promised jobs but destined to fight in Ukraine, having signed contracts requiring payments up to $18,000 (Ksh2,331,000).
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