Key Facts

• Over 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war on behalf of Russia.
• A Kenyan intelligence report indicates a network of officials involved in human trafficking is helping with this recruitment.
• As of February, 89 Kenyans were actively involved in the front lines of the war.
• At least one Kenyan fighter has died, and multiple others have returned home injured or traumatized.
• Kenyan recruits are promised lucrative jobs with high salaries but often receive little training before being sent into combat.
• The Kenyan government is asking Russia to stop recruiting its citizens for the war.
• Investigations are ongoing to identify those involved in illegal recruitment and human trafficking activities.