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February 18, 2026
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How Russia is Using Women and Church to Lure Kenyans to War

How Russia is Using Women and Church to Lure Kenyans to War

According to sources close to the operations, recruits are promised monthly salaries ranging between Ksh350,000 and Ksh400,000 by the recruiting firms...

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Human rights groups in Kenya are warning of a sophisticated recruitment network, allegedly utilizing religious connections and women, to funnel young Kenyan men into fighting for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine War.

  • Vocal Africa estimates that more than 500 Kenyans may have traveled to Russia, with at least 200 families seeking assistance.
  • Recruits are reportedly promised monthly salaries between Ksh350,000 and Ksh400,000 for supposed factory work or studies, only to have their documents confiscated and be redirected to military roles upon arrival.
  • Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi will travel to Russia in March to investigate the involvement of Kenyan nationals, while a Russian Orthodox priest in Nairobi denies church involvement in military recruitment.

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