Kenya's Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi announced that the government has rescued 20 Kenyans from overseas job scams, urging caution when seeking employment abroad. This comes amid reports of Kenyans being lured into dangerous situations, including war zones and human trafficking.

• 20 Kenyans were rescued after being lured by job scams.
• Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi made the announcement during a burial in Kipkaren, Kakamega County.
• Some victims have ended up in war zones like Russia and Ukraine, or in human trafficking networks.
• Mudavadi advised job seekers to verify offers with the Ministry of Labour, the National Employment Authority (NEA), and the Diaspora Affairs department.
• Reports emerged that three Kenyans—Ombwori Denis Bagaka, Wahome Simon Gititu, and Clinton Nyapara Mogesa—allegedly recruited to fight in Russia, were killed in eastern Ukraine.
• The government is pursuing bilateral labour agreements to create safer employment pathways.