Death contracts: How 841 Kenyans were recruited to fight in Russia’s war
Kenya accounts for the largest number of documented African recruits by Russia.
Hundreds of Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
Kenya accounts for the highest number of documented Africans recruited by Russia to fight on the frontlines of its war with Ukraine, a new report has revealed.
The report shows how the recruitment operation has left a trail of financial losses, disputed earnings and deaths, with intermediaries accused of embezzling the millions Russia promised foreigners who went to the war frontlines in Russian fatigues.
It's his first trip to Russia since he was elected. It could signify more than just attending a summit.
Promises of lucrative jobs have turned into a deadly pipeline to the war frontline.
State officials colluded with agencies and Moscow to facilitate hiring of Kenyans.
At the centre of the crisis are allegations that Kenyans seeking work abroad were lured by promises of lucrative civilian jobs.
Billboards advertising the Russia-based Alabuga Start programme have been erected in Nairobi, offering young people a chance to relocate to Russia for employment.
The backlog includes nearly 400,000 cards that have remained uncollected for more than 10 years.
People bend the knee when America calls because it feeds them today. Stop, and see how quickly they quit picking your calls.
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