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No more Kenyans joining Russian military after Moscow agreement, says PS Njogu

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No more Kenyans joining Russian military after Moscow agreement, says PS Njogu

In March 2026, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov agreed to end the recruitment of Kenyan citizens into Russia’s military through official defence channels.

By David Abonyo 15 Jul 2026

Prime cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi when appeared before the Senate Labour and Social Welfare Committee in Parliament on 6th, April 2026.PHOTO/Musalia X

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19 Kenyans confirmed dead in Russia-Ukraine war as recruitment figures rise to 291

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi told the Senate Labour Committee that trafficking syndicates recruit Kenyans through online adverts and conflict-linked networks. He said 53 Kenyans were repatriated from Russia, while others remain imprisoned or held abroad.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 7 May 2026

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