Mudavadi warns Kenyans joining Russia's military operations
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi has warned Kenyans against being lured into foreign military operations, revealing that at least 252 Kenyans have been enlisted in Russia’s special military operations..
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has issued a stern warning to Kenyans against joining Russia's military operations, citing evidence of illegal recruitment networks luring citizens with financial incentives.
- Approximately 252 Kenyans are believed to have been enlisted in Russia's special military operations.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressed concerns raised in Parliament regarding these recruitments.
- The government is taking steps to rescue and repatriate Kenyans involved, and has begun deregistering illegal recruitment agencies.
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Mudavadi Warns Kenyans Joining Russia's Military Operations - April 2026
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has issued a stern warning to Kenyans against joining Russia's military operations, citing evidence of illegal recruitment networks luring citizens with financial incentives. He revealed that Kenyans are being recruited through clandestine routes, often via the Middle East, making them difficult for the government to track. Mudavadi confirmed that at least 16 Kenyans are missing in action in Russia, with ongoing investigations into deceptive recruitment schemes luring citizens to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. Separately, Mudavadi is urging Parliament to allocate an additional 400 billion Shillings for the evacuation of Kenyans amidst rising global tensions, particularly in the Middle East.
