Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says

3/16/2026, 2:09:58 PM en source ↗
Russia-Ukraine War

Summary

Kenya says Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Kenyan nationals to fight in the Ukraine conflict, following diplomatic pressure from Nairobi. Around 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have been enlisted, with many claiming they were deceived into joining under false pretences. The development highlights a growing concern about African nationals being drawn into the war through fraudulent recruitment schemes.

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Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.

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