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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 15, 2025
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Kenyans recruited by Russia detail horror, appeal to Gov't for repatriation
The family of John Njeru Kariuki, one of the men, is pleading for government assistance to bring their son home after he was shot in the head in Ukraine.This week, Fore.....
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Families of Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in the war against Ukraine are appealing to the government for repatriation as their sons report horrific conditions and injuries in the war zone.
- One recruit, John Njeru Kariuki, from Nakuru, is hospitalized in the Belgorod region of Russia after being shot in the head.
- Another recruit, David Kuloba from Kibera, was reportedly conscripted into the Russian Army upon arrival and is now presumed dead after sending a final voice note and documents to his family.
- The Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, confirmed that over 200 Kenyans have joined the conflict.
- Recruits were allegedly lured with promises of salaries as high as Ksh.2 million, while a family was offered $100,000 (approx. Ksh.12.9 million) in compensation for a death.
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