A new Kenyan intelligence report says that 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine after being misled ...
The Russian embassy had denied helping Kenyans join the Russian troops in their war against Ukraine, saying it has never issued visas for that purpose.
The controversy follows several reports that some Kenyan citizens, up to 1,000 travelled to Russia, joined the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and participated in combat operations in Ukraine.
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi says Kenyans are free to join the Russian Armed Forces if they choose, denying any role in recruiting for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
By Humphrey Malalo NAIROBI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - More than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight on Russia's side in the ...