Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Kenya announces that Russia will cease the recruitment of Kenyans for the Ukraine war, amid concerns over false pretenses.
Summary
The Kenyan government has confirmed that Russia will stop recruiting Kenyans to participate in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This decision comes in response to reports of misleading recruitment practices.
Approximately 1,000 Kenyans were reportedly recruited, with many individuals claiming they were lured under false pretenses regarding the nature of their involvement.
This intervention by the Kenyan authorities aims to protect citizens from exploitative recruitment methods and ensure that future engagements are transparent and legitimate.
Updates
Update at 21:38 UTC on 2026-03-16
France 24 reported Russia announces the cessation of recruitment of Kenyan nationals for the conflict in Ukraine.
Sources: France 24