Kenyans fighting illegally for Russia in Ukraine to be granted amnesty
It is illegal for Kenyans to serve in foreign armies and can carry a sentence of up to 10 years in jail.
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"So far 44 Kenyans have been safely repatriated back home while 11 have been reported missing in action/killed in action, 38 are currently hospitalised in various Russian hospitals under restricted access, leaving 160 Kenyans officers still actively involved."
— Musalia Mudavadi , Politician
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It is illegal for Kenyans to serve in foreign armies and can carry a sentence of up to 10 years in jail.
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