Sixteen Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment
Thirty-eight others are currently in different Russian hospitals under restricted access, Mudavadi told a Senate committee meeting. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Sixteen Kenyans are reported missing in Russia after joining its army to fight in Ukraine, with 47 others having returned home. The number of missing individuals increased from 10 to 16 in the past 24 hours, and their status remains unknown.
- Over 250 Kenyans have participated in the conflict, with approximately 165 actively involved.
- Kenya's Foreign Affairs Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, stated that recruits were motivated by promises of significant compensation, including salaries up to $2,700 per month and a gratuity of up to $23,000.
- Kenya has launched an investigation into the illegal recruitment, and has previously agreed with Russia to halt the enlistment of its citizens.
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Three Kenyans have been confirmed dead with several others stranded in the Russia-Ukraine war, as the Kenyan government actively seeks funds to facilitate repatriation. Sixteen Kenyans are now reported missing in Russia after joining its army to fight in Ukraine, with the number increasing from 10 to 16 in the past 24 hours, while 47 others have returned home. Several Kenyans who were injured while fighting for Russia have expressed despair following a visit by Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, stating it left them feeling more hopeless. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has stated that 252 Kenyans found fighting for Russia have broken the law. Meanwhile, families of Kenyans who were allegedly duped into joining the Russian military are urgently appealing to the Kenyan government for immediate action and justice.
