Russia-Ukraine war: 16 Kenyans are missing in action
About 252 Kenyans are believed to have been enlisted into the Russian military...
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has 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.
- Approximately 252 Kenyans are believed to have been enlisted into the Russian military through these schemes.
- Mudavadi revealed this information to the Senate Committee on National Security Defence and Foreign Relations.
- The government has so far rescued and repatriated 47 Kenyans, with two others confirmed as prisoners of war in Ukraine.
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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.
