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Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says

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A report presented to Kenya's parliament on February 18, 2026, revealed that more than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine.

Key Details from the Report
Recruitment Tactics: Many recruits were reportedly lured by "rogue recruitment agencies" with false promises of skilled civilian jobs (such as plumbers, electricians, or mall security) or high-paying roles "painting drones".

Financial Incentives: Recruits were promised monthly salaries of up to 350,000 shillings (~$2,715), sign-on bonuses of up to 1.2 million shillings, and the possibility of Russian citizenship.

Current Status of Recruits:
89 Kenyans are confirmed to be on the front lines, 39 are hospitalized with injuries, 28 are missing in action. At least one Kenyan death has been officially confirmed.

Collusion Allegations: Parliamentary leader Kimani Ichung’wah accused Russian embassy officials and some Kenyan immigration and airport staff of colluding with trafficking syndicates to facilitate travel on tourist visas.

Broader African Context

Overall Numbers: Ukrainian intelligence estimated in late 2025 that over 1,400 people from 36 African countries-including South Africa, Uganda, and Cameroon-have been recruited to fight for Russia.

Regional Reactions:
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa recently requested Vladimir Putin's help in returning South African citizens trapped on the front lines.

Kenya: Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi plans to visit Moscow in March 2026 to address the issue directly.

Meanwhile, Moscow has denied any illegal recruitment, labeling the reports "misleading propaganda," while noting that Russian law does allow foreign nationals to voluntarily enlist.

The Russian Embassy in Nairobi said it noted “a dangerous and misleading propaganda campaign” in Kenyan media regarding the participation of Kenyans in the conflict.

The embassy said it “refutes such allegations in the strongest possible terms,” adding that Russian authorities “have never engaged in illegal recruitment of Kenyan citizens in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.”

The mission also said it had “at no point in time” issued visas to Kenyans seeking to travel to Russia to participate in the war and denied encouraging any Kenyan to take part in the conflict.

The statement said foreign nationals are permitted under Russian law to voluntarily enlist in the armed forces if they are legally present in Russia and choose to do so.

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