Kenyans in Russia,Russia-Ukraine conflict,Russian military recruitment Stories

Government reveals over 200 Kenyans lured to join Russian military, some injured or stranded
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Promises of high-paying jobs turned into a nightmare as hundreds of Kenyans were lured into a foreign war, with some injured, stranded, or trapped in...

Rare Russian Osprey rescued in Siaya after epic migration to Lake Victoria
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

KWS reported that the bird appeared weak after covering a long distance across continents and was given immediate care before being transported for re...

Ukraine accuses Russia of recruiting over 1,400 Africans for frontline combat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Kyiv says the recruitment is part of Russia’s efforts to strengthen its forces amid mounting casualties in the ongoing war.

Kenya moves to curb recruitment of its citizens in Russia-Ukraine war
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 07, 2025

Ruto said that they "expressed concern over young Kenyans who have been illegally recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine, and agreed to raise awaren...

Nairobi pushes for safe return of Kenyans recruited into Russia-Ukraine war
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 27, 2025

A Kenyan citizen, Edward Kamau Gituku, was arrested for allegedly coordinating the scheme, while Russian national Mike Lyapin was detained on suspicio...

Ethiopia bets on nuclear power to cement regional energy dominance
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 23, 2025

Gedion described the pact as central to Ethiopia's vision of combining hydropower from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) with nuclear energy...

Man accused of trafficking Kenyans to Russia sues police officer for Sh10 million over rights abuse
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 14, 2025

Edward Kamau Gituku claims that Sergeant Bramwel Saima violated his constitutional rights during his arrest and detention over allegations that he tra...

Businessman accused of trafficking ex-KDF officers to Russia freed on Sh500,000 bail
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 08, 2025

Gituku faces charges of facilitating the recruitment and relocation of 22 former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers who allegedly joined Russian mili...

Government says Kenyans captured in Ukraine were victims of human trafficking
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The PS said the government is actively engaging Ukrainian authorities to ensure that the captured Kenyans receive consular support and are safely repa...

Russia rebukes Nairobi over 'unanimous' Haiti vote claim
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 04, 2025

His remarks came after Kenya's foreign affairs permanent secretary, Korir Sing'oei, posted that the resolution's "unanimous adoption" marked a step to...

Heavy battlefield losses in Ukraine push Russia to seek foreign recruits
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Independent media reports also indicate that at least 100 citizens of Central Asian states have been killed since the beginning of the invasion of Ukr...

Kenyan man repatriated from Moscow after forced recruitment into Russian military
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 01, 2025

Kariuki’s return follows the recent rescue of three other Kenyans—Shaquille Wambo, Pius Mwika, and Derrick Njaga—by the Kenyan mission in Moscow.

Court blocks DCI from accessing medical records in Russian war probe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 30, 2025

The orders will remain in force until October 8, 2025, when the matter will be mentioned for further directions.

Russian behind recruitment of Kenyans to fight in Ukraine arrested
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Detectives say Mike Lyapin, an employee of the Russian embassy in Nairobi, who first came to Kenya on March 6, 2017, was arrested in Nairobi as he pla...

DCI busts human trafficking syndicate recruiting Kenyans for Russia-Ukraine war front
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2025

An intelligence-led operation at Great Wall apartments in Athi River on Wednesday night found 21 Kenyans in a house waiting to be processed to travel...

Kenya probes claims of citizens being used as soldiers in Russia-Ukraine war
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

This follows reports that a 36-year-old athlete, Evans Kibet, was captured by Ukrainian forces after fleeing Russian military service he claims he was...

Kenyan athlete narrates how he was duped into fighting for Russia before capture by Ukrainian forces
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

His capture comes amid reports of Russia allegedly recruiting unsuspecting Africans with promises of jobs, only to force them into military service. R...

Enteromix cancer vaccine from Russia shows 100 per cent efficacy, awaits approval
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 08, 2025

Although the 10th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok hosted over 100 discussions on economic and regional issues, the unveiling of the cancer vacci...

President Donald Trump issues Russia 50-day ultimatum, announces weapons deal with NATO to help Ukraine
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 14, 2025

Trump emphasised that the proposed tariffs would be designed to pressure countries still conducting business with Russia, further isolating Russia fro...

Kenya shifts to neutral stance on Russia-Ukraine war in new foreign policy pivot
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 04, 2025

Kenya now aligns itself with the positions of the G77 and the African Group, both of which tend to adopt more balanced or non-aligned approaches to in...

How Kenyan girls are trafficked to Russia to assemble war drones
Mary Wambui  |  May 17, 2025

Recruitment was carried out online, particularly via social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Telegram, and X (formerly Twitter), and through lo...

Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war
Reuters  |  May 11, 2025

Russian officials have also proposed that the US recognise Russia's control over parts of Ukraine and demanded that Ukraine remains neutral, though Mo...

China, Russia pledge to join forces against bullying, power politics
XINHUA  |  May 11, 2025

China and Russia have been working closely in mechanisms like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which are vital platforms for Global So...

Xi, Putin vow to counter Western tariffs, champion balanced world order
XINHUA  |  May 10, 2025

In early April, the United States rolled out so-called "reciprocal" tariffs against almost all of its trading partners worldwide, triggering widesprea...

Zelensky in South Africa for talks with Ramaphosa on Ukraine peace efforts, bilateral ties
Reuters  |  Apr 24, 2025

Zelensky on Wednesday said there needed to be an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire with Moscow, repeating that Ukraine did not rule out any...

Government defends the sale of donated Russian fertiliser
Amina Wako  |  Apr 08, 2025

According to the government, the blending process made the fertiliser usable and ensured more farmers benefitted while promoting soil health sustainab...

Trump seeks Russia’s help to mediate nuclear talks with Iran
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 04, 2025

This diplomatic move comes at a time when Russia and Iran have deepened their cooperation.

Trump pauses all U.S. military aid to Ukraine after angry clash with Zelenskiy
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

Trump criticized Zelenskiy for being insufficiently grateful for Washington's backing in the war with Russia.

UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
Reuters  |  Mar 03, 2025

European leaders agreed they must spend more on defence to show Trump the continent can protect itself, and the European Commission chief suggested th...

Trump threatens to withdraw support for Ukraine after clash with Zelenskiy
Reuters  |  Mar 01, 2025

Earlier, Trump told Zelenskiy that his soldiers have been unbelievably brave and that the United States wants to see an end to the fighting.

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