Another Kenyan killed in Russia-Ukraine war, family seeks help to repatriate body

25-year-old Kevin Kang’u travelled to Russia in September last year under a student Visa, after he reportedly got a scholarship to study in the foreign nation.Their call comes days after an intelligen.....

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A family from Timboroa in Baringo County is appealing for help to repatriate the body of 25-year-old Kevin Kang’u, who reportedly died fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war after traveling to Russia on a student visa.

Kevin Kang’u traveled to Russia in September last year on a student visa.
His father, Jacob Njihia, stated that Kevin was required to undergo military training before beginning classes.
The family received news in December that Kevin died on the frontline.
Janet Jelagat, Kevin’s mother, is seeking government assistance for the repatriation.
The Russian Embassy denied issuing visas for joining the armed forces but clarified that Russian law allows foreign nationals legally in Russia to voluntarily enlist.

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