In Nairobi, families of young men who have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine marched to demand government action. Holding photographs of their missing or wounded sons, they chanted appeals such as 'Bring back our sons' while calling for a ban on the recruitment of Kenyans for the war. The protest highlighted the distress and fears faced by families who believe their loved ones have been misled into enlisting for the conflict.

Speaking at the protest, Odhiambo Ojiro from Vocal Africa emphasized the urgency of the situation, demanding that the Kenyan government cease its silence and engage with the affected families. The families are seeking clarity about the fate of their sons and are urging the government to take immediate action to ensure their return, whether they are alive or deceased. The involvement of government officials in recruitment schemes has raised significant concerns among the families and the broader Kenyan public.

An intelligence report presented in parliament has indicated that there has been collusion between Kenyan and Russian officials and recruitment agencies to entice Kenyans into participating in the war. This revelation has put additional pressure on the Kenyan government to respond decisively to the families' pleas and to investigate the recruitment practices that have led to this troubling situation. As the families await a response from parliament, the issue remains a point of significant tension and uncertainty in Kenya.