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Kenya Cracks Down on Recruitment for Russian Military

12/20/2025

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Kenya is intensifying efforts to curb overseas recruitment networks after citizens were misled into joining the Russian military.
Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi said 18 Kenyans were repatriated from Russia, where they faced front-line military duties.
He added that over 200 Kenyans may have joined the Russian military, including former security personnel.
Recruitment agencies are under scrutiny, with 600 removed from the approved list.

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Kenya is intensifying efforts to curb overseas recruitment networks after citizens were misled into joining the Russian military.
Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi said 18 Kenyans were repatriated from Russia, where they faced front-line military duties.
He added that over 200 Kenyans may have joined the Russian military, including former security personnel.
Recruitment agencies are under scrutiny, with 600 removed from the approved list.