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Medical probe of Kenyans taken to Russia blocked

Evans, a Kenyan athlete whose tourist trip to Russia turned into forced military service. [Screen grab]

The High Court has blocked the Directorate of Criminal Investigations from taking away medical tests of former military officers claimed to be among those allegedly recruited to join Russia in war against Ukraine.

Justice Chacha Mwita directed that the DCI should not demand or access medical records from Universal Trends Medical and Diagnostic Centre and Inspocare Health Limited until October 8 when the case will be heard.

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