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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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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