Some 200 Kenyans, including former security forces, are reportedly fighting for Russia in Ukraine, with recruitment networks still active in both countries, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi. Many recruits have faced unsafe working conditions, such as assembling drones without training. Kenyan President William Ruto has requested the release of detained nationals, as over 1,400 Africans are involved in the conflict, often through deceptive recruitment. Concerns are growing about the potential involvement of Kenyans in criminal activities abroad, posing threats to national security.
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