Kenya has reached an agreement with the Russian Federation for the immediate release and repatriation of Kenyans being held in Russian military camps against their will. This decision follows months of diplomatic engagement amid reports of Kenyans inadvertently involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

• Outcome: Kenyans detained without consent will be released to the Kenyan Mission in Moscow for repatriation.
• Key figure: Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced the agreement.
• Context: Cases emerged after a video showed an individual, identified as Evans, claiming to be duped into joining the Russian military after arriving as a tourist.
• Preventative measures: Kenya will intensify surveillance at airports and border points to prevent illegal recruitment, and the Kenyan Embassy in Moscow issued a public advisory.