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Kin of Kenyans trapped in Russia war front accuse State of neglect

VOCAL Africa Director Hussein Khalid leads 13 families calling for government intervention over sons recruited into Russian war, Nairobi, April 2, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Families of Kenyans recruited into the Russian army are living in distress as appeals for the repatriation of their relatives fail to bear fruit.

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