Over 200 Kenyans enlist in Russian military amid deception and coercion

Nov 12, 2025, 11:41 PM20

(Update: Nov 13, 2025, 12:01 PM)

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Over 200 Kenyans enlist in Russian military amid deception and coercion

Kenya has confirmed that over 200 of its citizens are currently fighting for Russia in Ukraine, amid alarming recruitment practices.
Recruitment networks targeting Kenyans utilize deception, promising financial compensation to lure individuals into combat roles.
The Kenyan government is actively working to address this issue and protect its citizens from being exploited and to secure the return of those already involved.

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