State silence deepens agony of Kenyans in Russia-Ukraine conflict

Civilians in military uniform take part in training led by Ukraine’s Third Separate Assault Brigade in Kyiv on November 23, 2024. [AFP]

As many Kenyan families grapple with anguish over the fate of their kin recruited to the frontlines of Russia's war against Ukraine, a growing cloud of uncertainty hangs over the State’s commitment to protect its citizens trapped in the perilous conflict.