Kenyan FM to Visit Russia Over Reports of Military Recruitment Scheme

Published FEB 11

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Above: Picture of Kenyans who have been allegedly lured into recruitment into the Russian army in its fight against Ukraine. The image was taken on Jan. 21, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. Image credit: Ed Ram/Contributor/The Washington Post/Getty Images

The Spin

African and Kenyan citizens are being systematically deceived and exploited as cannon fodder in Russia's war, lured by false promises of lucrative jobs only to be forced into military contracts they can't read and sent straight to Ukraine's deadliest front lines. This unacceptable practice has resulted in Kenyan deaths and serious injuries while families are denied access to information or the bodies of their loved ones. Shutting down over 600 fraudulent recruitment agencies and demanding Moscow end this clandestine conscription scheme is the only way to stop this tragic exploitation of innocent workers.

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Metaculus Prediction

There is a 50% chance that there will be a bilateral ceasefire or peace agreement in the Russo-Ukraine conflict by 10 May, 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.