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February 26, 2026
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Omwamba charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Omwamba charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Festus Arasa Omwamba, linked to a syndicate that lured Kenyans into fighting for Russia in its war with Ukraine under the guise of foreign jobs, has been charged. The 33-year-old denied engaging in human trafficking and will remain in custody until Friday, when trial magistrate G..

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A Kenyan man, Festus Arasa Omwamba, has been charged with human trafficking for allegedly luring young men to fight for Russia in the Ukraine war. He denies the charges and remains in custody pending a bail ruling.

  • Omwamba is accused of trafficking 25 Kenyan Nationals to Russia between 2024 and 2025.
  • The suspect and his alleged syndicate are linked to the recruitment of Kenyans for military service.
  • The Russian embassy in Nairobi denies encouraging or facilitating such recruitment.

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