Summary
Russia has agreed not to recruit Kenyan nationals to fight in Ukraine after discussions with Kenya's foreign minister, Musalia Mudavadi, in Moscow. The move comes after concerns that over 1,000 Kenyans were misled into joining the conflict with promises of well-paid jobs. Kenya is working to repatriate those who wish to return home.
Key Facts
- Russia agreed to stop using Kenyan nationals to fight in Ukraine.
- Kenya's foreign minister, Musalia Mudavadi, announced this agreement after talks in Moscow.
- Over 1,000 Kenyans had reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia.
- Some Kenyans were promised civilian jobs but were instead forced to fight in Ukraine.
- Kenya closed over 600 recruitment agencies linked to fraudulent job offers overseas.
- So far, 27 Kenyan fighters have returned home and received psychological support.
- Families of Kenyan fighters protested in Nairobi for government action to bring their relatives back.
- Russia made no formal comment on the deaths of Kenyans in the conflict.
