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Coverage dated February 18, 2026

1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says

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A new Kenyan intelligence report said the 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.

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  1. The Guardian

    More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says (opens The Guardian)

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    Intelligence findings given to parliament say ‘rogue’ agencies and individuals recruiting Kenyan nationals to frontline

  2. Delaware Public Media

    1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    A new Kenyan intelligence report said the 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.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Intelligence report says 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The report was presented to parliament 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.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    A thousand Kenyans 'recruited' for Russia's war — new report (opens Deutsche Welle)

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