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April 27, 2026
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From Kenya to Russian battlefied: Christopher's story

From Kenya to Russian battlefied: Christopher's story

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Kenyan job seekers like Christopher have been lured to the Russian battlefield under false pretenses, with hundreds reportedly recruited as mercenaries.

  • Over 160 Kenyans are believed to have been recruited, with 38 confirmed as mercenaries fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
  • Kenyan citizens, like Christopher, an unemployed accountant turned driver, were promised work but instead received military training.
  • Promises of returning home were dashed even after diplomatic visits, with recruits citing contracts signed under duress and travel on tourist visas as obstacles.

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