Over 1,000 Kenyans Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine, Many Tricked – Kenyan Intelligence Report Reveals
A shocking intelligence report presented to Kenya's parliament has revealed that more than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited and sent to fight alongside Russian forces in the ongoing war in Ukraine, with many lured under false pretenses. The joint investigation by Kenya's National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) was shared with lawmakers on Tuesday, dramatically revising earlier official estimates. In December, authorities had put the number at around 200, but the latest findings indicate "over 1,000" recruits since the conflict escalated. According to National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, who briefed parliament on the report, most Kenyans were deceived by rogue agents promising lucrative civilian jobs, only to be coerced into signing military contracts upon arrival in Russia. Recruits often depart Kenya on tourist visas, transiting through hubs like Istanbul, Turkey, or Abu Dhabi, UAE. The report expose...