Summary
Category: world
Kenyan citizens who were illegally recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine will receive amnesty when they return home. Kenya's foreign minister announced that the country is working with Russia to prevent further illegal recruitment of its citizens.
Key Facts
- Kenyan citizens fought illegally for Russia in Ukraine.
- These individuals will be granted amnesty upon returning to Kenya.
- Kenya's foreign minister visited Russia to address the issue.
- Under Kenyan law, joining a foreign military is illegal and can lead to 10 years in jail.
- Kenya and Russia agreed to stop further recruitment of Kenyans.
- An estimated 252 Kenyans were said to be illegally recruited.
- 44 Kenyans have returned home, and 11 are missing or reported killed.
- The issue arose as some Kenyans were promised civilian jobs but ended up fighting.
