Police break up ring trafficking Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Published: 9/27/2025

Kenyan police thwart trafficking of citizens to fight in Ukraine for Russia as 22 Kenyans are discovered awaiting processing to Russia in an apartment in Nairobi. Victims were promised jobs in Moscow but were coerced to join the Russian military in Ukraine. Investigations are ongoing as authorities crack down on the trafficking ring exploiting desperate job seekers. Worries rise over Kenyans being trafficked overseas with false job assurances, highlighting the dangers and deceit in such practices.



