Kenya has reached an agreement with Russia to halt the recruitment of Kenyan citizens into its military for the Ukraine war following reports of forced enlistment.
Recent reports indicate that over 1,780 citizens from 36 African countries, including more than 1,000 Kenyans, are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The news agency AFP has reported on a troubling trend where citizens from various nations, including Kenya, have been subjected to forced recruitment by the Russian military, receiving minimal training before being sent to the front lines. This issue has raised significant concerns about the enlistment practices employed by Russia and the safety of foreign nationals amidst the ongoing conflict.
