Kenyans Deceived into Russian Military Service in Ukraine. Nairobi, Kenya — 2026-02-09 Lead Paragraph Hundreds of young Kenyans, including Victor, Mark, Erik, and Moses, have been forcibly conscripted into the Russian army, according to their accounts to AFP. Promised high-paying jobs in Russia, these men were deceived and sent to the war in Ukraine, facing severe injuries and trauma.
Body. Instead, they were taken to military bases and forced to sign contracts they could not read. “They told us: ‘If you don’t sign, you’re dead’, “Victor recounted.
The recruitment process began with promises from a Nairobi agency, Global Face Human Resources, which has been linked to human trafficking charges. Edward Gituku, an employee of the agency, is currently being prosecuted for these charges. Gituku, who denies the allegations, played a key role in the scam, according to the men.
The Kenyans were assured that their service would be non — combatant, but they soon found themselves in the midst of active conflict. Many suffered severe injuries, and some lost limbs. “Some had no legs.
Some were missing an arm. They told me they were threatened with death if they wrote a negative message on the group, “Mark. Kenyan authorities have confirmed that around 200 citizens have been sent to fight in Ukraine, with 23 repatriated.
However, the four men believe this number is an underestimate. Ending.
The situation remains a serious concern, with Kenyan authorities and the international community calling for an investigation into the recruitment practices.
Further details are expected as the situation develops.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
