March 16, 2026
Russia will no longer be able to enlist Kenyans to fight in Ukraine, foreign minister says
Kenya’s foreign minister, Musalia Mudavadi, said that Russia had agreed to stop recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight in the “special operation” in Ukraine, according to a Reuters report citing the official
TL;DR
- Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Kenyan citizens for the conflict in Ukraine.
- Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced the agreement following a meeting with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
- The decision addresses concerns from Kenyan families and follows the return of injured Kenyan soldiers.
- Kenyans already serving in the Russian army will receive consular services.
- Kenya aims to strengthen broader cooperation with Russia beyond the Ukraine conflict.
- The Kenyan government previously revoked licenses of suspected recruitment agencies and is negotiating for captive Kenyans.
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