Mohale FM The Kenyan government estimates that around 200 of its nationals have been recruited to fight for Russia.
The exact number remains unclear, as Nairobi maintains that none of them travelled through official channels.
Foreign Minister, Musalia Mudavadi said that Kenya’s engagement with Russia will focus on curbing illegal recruitment practices, including discussions on visa policy and bilateral labour agreements excluding military conscription.
Mudavadi said the Kenyan authorities had closed more than 600 recruitment agencies suspected of duping Kenyans with promises of jobs overseas.
He said so far 27 Kenyans who had been fighting in Russia have been repatriated, with authorities providing psychological care to address their trauma and “de-radicalise” them.
It is not clear how many Kenyans have died fighting for Russian forces, and Russia has not formally addressed such reports.
S: BBC
IMG: BBC
