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Kenya rescues 18 citizens trapped in Russian military operations

Prime Cabinet Secretary  Musalia Mudavadi during the Bastille Day, France National  Day on 
‎July 14, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard] 

The government has rescued and repatriated 18 citizens caught up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict between August 29 and December 3, following recruitment linked to Russian military operations.

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the repatriation followed decisive diplomatic interventions through Kenya's mission in Moscow.

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