According to Mudavadi, Nairobi is keen on engaging the Russian government directly to ensure Kenyan citizens do not fall into dangerous traps linked to the conflict. Mudavadi further disclosed that President William Ruto has also held talks with the Ukrainian government, particularly regarding Kenyans who were detained as prisoners of war in Ukraine. Sing’oei said the Kenyans who returned home had approached Kenyan diplomatic missions after finding themselves in difficult circumstances linked to the conflict. “Our policy position is clear, it is not the policy of the Kenyan government that any Kenyan should participate in this war. He added that the government is pursuing two parallel diplomatic tracks: securing the release of Kenyans detained in Ukraine and engaging Russian authorities to prevent further irregular recruitment of Kenyan citizens.

Source: The Star January 31, 2026 00:44 UTC