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Kenya's Minister Tackles Military Recruitment of Citizens in Russia

3/16/2026

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Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi is visiting Russia to address reports of Kenyans being recruited into its military.
More than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited, often through third parties offering civilian jobs.
Mudavadi acknowledged pressure from affected families and pursued a pragmatic approach toward Moscow.
Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the true number could be higher and is coordinating with other African nations.

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Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi is visiting Russia to address reports of Kenyans being recruited into its military.
More than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited, often through third parties offering civilian jobs.
Mudavadi acknowledged pressure from affected families and pursued a pragmatic approach toward Moscow.
Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the true number could be higher and is coordinating with other African nations.