Mudavadi: 84 Kenyans killed or missing in Russia-Ukraine war
The government is tracing cases and seeking consular access as Russia agrees to stop recruiting Kenyans and facilitate repatriation.
- On Thursday, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi told Parliament that 84 Kenyans have been killed or remain missing in the Russia-Ukraine war, with 354 nationals confirmed involved in the conflict.
- Following an official visit to Moscow in March, Mudavadi secured Kenya's inclusion on Russia's military recruitment 'Stop List,' which prevents further enlistment of Kenyan nationals in the conflict.
- Current records show 77 Kenyans on frontlines, 38 in camps, 34 hospitalized, and 62 repatriated, while 52 remain at unknown locations, raising concerns over welfare of those caught in the conflict.
- Five Kenyans are currently held as prisoners of war in Ukraine, while the State Department for Diaspora Affairs coordinates repatriation efforts and families are urged to report contact disruptions immediately for tracing.
- The Ministry implements pre-departure orientation and investigates human trafficking recruitment networks to protect citizens from deceptive employment practices while pursuing welfare and repatriation through diplomatic channels.
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Kenya: 77 Kenyans On Russia-Ukraine Frontlines As 84 Killed or Missing, Govt Says
Nairobi -- At least 84 Kenyans have been killed or remain missing in connection with the Russia-Ukraine war, while a total of 354 Kenyan nationals have been identified by the government as having become involved in the conflict.
African countries demand Ukraine to recognize captured Russian mercenaries as victims of human traffickingAfrican countries ask Ukraine to recognize citizens recruited by deception as victims of human trafficking. There are 37 prisoners. Africans.
Kenya and Botswana are in talks with Ukraine over the return of their citizens held as prisoners of war after fighting on the side of Russia. Kenya is demanding the release and repatriation of five people, while Botswana is seeking the return of one of its citizens, Bloomberg reports. Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi told lawmakers in Nairobi that President William Ruto had spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the issue…
Kenya is negotiating the return of five prisoners, Botswana wants to return one citizen.
354 Kenyans have been documented in conflict, including 77 on front lines and 5 held as prisoners of war, Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi tells Senate
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