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Kenya, Russia in talks to stop rogue agencies from duping Kenyans to fight in Ukraine War

Musalia Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says Nairobi and Moscow are working closely on a Bilateral Labour Agreement that will ensure Kenyans have access to genuine job opportunities in Russia.

Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group

Kenya and Russia are negotiating a new bilateral labour agreement. This would enable Kenyans to have safe, legal employment in the Russia as the State seeks a long-term solution for the rising cases of Kenyans being duped to joining the Russian army.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that both countries are working closely to ensure Kenyans can access genuine job opportunities in Russia. The ministry said that improved labour mobility could protect desperate youth from predatory recruiters.