Summary
Several young Kenyan men were recruited with promises of well-paying jobs in Russia but were instead sent to fight in Ukraine. One of these men, David Kuloba, contacted his family to inform them about his unexpected military role, but later communication stopped, and he is now feared dead. Kuloba's family is struggling to get information about his situation and potential compensation.
Key Facts
- Kenyan men, including David Kuloba, were offered high-paying jobs in Russia by recruitment agencies.
- After arriving in Russia, they were given two weeks of military training and sent to Ukraine.
- David Kuloba informed his family that his initial non-military job offer had changed to a military role.
- He communicated to his family one last time on October 4, saying he was preparing for battle.
- Kuloba's mother later learned from a Russian contact that her son was missing and feared dead.
- The Russian contact mentioned possible compensation but did not provide documents or confirmation.
- Kuloba's mother visited the Russian embassy in Nairobi but did not receive help or official information about her son.
