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Russia bans the recruitment of Kenyans into its army, and Ruto secures the return of recruits.
3 articles from 30 October to 31 October 2026 · 🇰🇪 Kenya
Kenyan President William Ruto says Russia will stop recruiting Kenyans into its army and facilitate the return of those who have already left, with possible compensation. Moscow has also reportedly agreed to increase the number of scholarships for Kenyan students from 70 to 300, according to UG Diplomat, citing Ruto.
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Kenyan President William Ruto says Russia will stop recruiting Kenyans into its army and facilitate the return of those who have already left, with possible compensation. Moscow has also reportedly agreed to increase the number of scholarships for Kenyan students from 70 to 300, according to UG Diplomat, citing Ruto.
🇰🇪 Kenya · 08:36
Kenyan President William Ruto says Russia will stop recruiting Kenyans into its army after his meeting with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, reports Tuko, also cited by Mwananchi. Nairobi is to appoint a defence attaché in Moscow to coordinate the return of nationals concerned and compensation claims, while five bilateral agreements were signed.
🇰🇪 Kenya · 15:41
William Ruto announced that Kenya would work with Russia to compensate Kenyans recruited into its military and facilitate their return, according to Kenyans.co.ke, Africanews and Bénin Web TV. A Kenyan defence attaché in Moscow will follow up claims with the Russian Defence Ministry. Payment arrangements remain undecided; 841 recruits and at least 76 deaths have been recorded.
🇰🇪 Kenya · 14:51
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