The Kenyan government, through its diplomatic and consular efforts, has rescued and repatriated 27 citizens who were stranded in Russia after being illegally enlisted to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi confirmed that these individuals were misled by recruitment networks associated with the Russian military, promising them legitimate work abroad. Instead, they found themselves in dangerous situations on the frontlines of the conflict.

Many of the repatriated Kenyans returned with serious injuries and reported being forced into perilous tasks, such as assembling drones without the necessary training or safety equipment. Mudavadi emphasized the need for vigilance against such recruitment tactics, highlighting the serious risks faced by individuals misled into conflict zones under false pretenses. He assured the public of the government's commitment to protecting its citizens from such exploitation.

In response to this alarming situation, Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi announced plans for a direct engagement with the Russian government to prevent further recruitment of Kenyan nationals into the war. This proactive approach reflects the Kenyan government's intention to safeguard its citizens and curb the operations of unscrupulous recruitment networks targeting vulnerable individuals with promises of employment.