"NAIROBI, Kenya A new Kenyan intelligence report says that 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine after being misled with false promises of jobs in Russia before being sent to the front lines. The report was presented to parliament on Wednesday by parliamentary leader Kimani Ichung'wah, who accused Russian embassy officials of colluding with work recruitment agencies to dupe Kenyans into believing they would be given skilled jobs in Russia. He said the Russian embassy officials issued them tourist visas."
"Ichung'wah told parliament that said the National Intelligence Service report shows that 89 Kenyans were on the front line, 39 were hospitalized, 28 were missing in action, others had returned home, and at least one was confirmed dead. The report also provides details about the recruitment agencies that allegedly took Kenyans to Russia. He warned that any Kenyan officials working in the country's embassy in Moscow would be held responsible if they are found to have colluded in the scheme."
1,000 Kenyans were recruited with false promises of skilled jobs in Russia and sent to fight in Ukraine. Recruitment allegedly involved work agencies and collusion with Russian embassy staff who provided tourist visas. Many recruits signed contracts written in Russian and received little or no military training before deployment. Reported outcomes include 89 on the front line, 39 hospitalized, 28 missing in action, others returned, and at least one confirmed dead. Dozens of families have urged government action to repatriate relatives. Two recruiters were arrested last year and released on bail pending trial. The Russian embassy denied issuing visas for combat deployment.
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