[File Courtesy]The government has found itself in an unenviable position as it navigates a complex diplomatic matter involving a Russian man accused of sexually exploiting several women during a visit to Kenya and sharing their secretly recorded videos. According to Russian law, the government is prohibited from handing over citizens to another state. Instead, Kenya and Ghana may consider relaying any evidence from their investigations to the Russian authorities to initiate a court process back home. The scandal comes amid concerns of increased Russian activities throughout the continent, especially the recruitment of young African men to work as mercenaries for the Russian army against neighbouring Ukraine. Additionally, Kenyans have become among the most sought-after Africans for staffing Chinese-run scam centres in Myanmar near its border with Thailand.

Source: Standard Digital February 18, 2026 09:00 UTC