The Kenyan government has successfully repatriated 18 Kenyans caught in the Russia-Ukraine war, with concerns mounting that over 200 Kenyans may have been recruited into the Russian military since the conflict began in 2022.

• 18 Kenyans were rescued and safely returned through diplomatic efforts led by Kenya's mission in Moscow.
• Prime Cabinet Secretary and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi stated that over 200 Kenyans are believed to have been recruited by the Russian military.
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed injuries among Kenyans and others left stranded after attempted recruitment, with ongoing efforts to engage Russian and Ukrainian authorities for repatriation and release of prisoners of war.