Caption for the landscape image: 'Bring our son home’: Family pleads for help Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Former Kenyan athlete Evans Kibet. Photo credit: Pool By Mercy Simiyu Correspondent Summary Article Related What you need to know: Kibet, a Kenyan long-distance runner, left the country for Russia believing he was pursuing an opportunity in athletics.Kibet told investigators and journalists that he was deceived into signing a Russian military contract after travelling to Russia.Kibet was among the first Kenyans whose capture in Ukraine brought international attention to the growing number of Kenyans caught up in Russia’s war. For Jane Muneria and Leonard Sullo, the wait for her first-born son has become a painful exercise in uncertainty. Her son, Evans Kibet, a Kenyan long-distance runner, left the country for Russia believing he was pursuing an opportunity in athletics. PREMIUM The cost of Russia-Ukraine war for Kenyan families Families of those killed have been approached by intermediaries claiming they could help secure compensation running into millions. PREMIUM Kenyan mercenary: My 'suicide bomber' video was staged but reality in Russia is worse Francis, a Kenyan, travelled to Russia believing he had been recruited for security work. PREMIUM ‘Death brokers’ of Russian-Ukraine war promise millions to grieving Kenyan families A shadowy network is offering compensation to those desperately searching for relatives caught up in Russia's war. PREMIUM Document reveals extent of Kenyan deaths on Russian frontline Many recruits are duped through promises of other kinds of jobs. PREMIUM Intelligence report reveals how many Kenyans are fighting in Russia-Ukraine war At least 35 Kenyans have been deployed to military camps in Russia. . Recommended for you PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status PREMIUM Seven minors seek plea bargain over deadly Utumishi Girls fire PREMIUM Revealed: Lawyer Abshir Abdi was found by herders, initially mistaken for refugee PREMIUM Bring our sons home from Ukraine, kin of two appeal to Ruto Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed. PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent. Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
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Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed.
PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent.
Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
