As many as 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine, a development that threatens to spark a diplomatic rift. The Kenyans were hired by “rogue agencies” offering civilians as well as ex-military and police personnel as much as 350,

More than 1,000 Kenyans and other Africans have been deployed by Russia to fight in Ukraine after being recruited by "rogue" agencies.

The families of 35 Kenyans lured into fighting for the Russian army demanded on Thursday that their government take action to bring them home.

A new Kenyan intelligence report said the Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine after being misled with false promises of jobs in Russia before being sent to the front lines.