16 Kenyans missing amid fears of recruitment into Russian military

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has raised concerns over the growing number of Kenyans being recruited into Russia’s special military operations...

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At least 16 Kenyans are reported missing in Russia amid growing concerns about citizens being recruited into the Russian military. The government is working to repatriate those affected.

16 Kenyans are missing in action, with 38 hospitalized and 165 deployed in conflict zones.
The Principal Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi briefed the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations.
Recruits were lured by promises of signing bonuses between Sh1.5 million and Sh3 million, monthly salaries of Sh50,000 to Sh300,000, and the possibility of Russian citizenship.

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