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Kenya has officially acknowledged that over two hundred of its citizens are currently fighting alongside Russian military forces in the conflict against Ukraine.
Yeni Safak reports that active recruitment networks continue to target Kenyan nationals for enlistment. The Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi confirmed the development on Wednesday. He noted that some recruits previously served in Kenya’s security services before joining the Russian war effort.
Ujeaine reported last week that more than 1,400 individuals from three dozen African countries are currently fighting with Russian forces. Many were allegedly recruited through deceptive practices and misleading job offers that conceal actual military combat roles.
The significant Kenyan involvement in the war highlights the expanding global dimensions of the war and the emergence of transnational recruitment networks targeting developing nations. The situation underscores a complex international legal and diplomatic approach maintained by nations like Turkiye, which has emphasized negotiated solutions and humanitarian assistance throughout the conflict.
