February 26, 2026
Kenya arrests recruitment agency chief accused of sending Africans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Kenyan authorities have detained the head and founder of Global Face Human Resources, a recruitment agency accused of sending Kenyan citizens to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine
TL;DR
- Festus Omwamba, head of Global Face Human Resources, arrested for human trafficking.
- Accused of recruiting Kenyans for the Russian army under the guise of civilian jobs.
- At least 25 people allegedly sent to Russia via Omwamba's operation.
- Recruited individuals were promised skilled jobs but received military training and sent to the front.
- Kenyan government estimates over 1,000 citizens recruited to fight for Russia.
- Russian citizen Mikhail Lyapin linked to the scheme; Russian Embassy denies government involvement.
- Kenyan authorities seeking return of captured or stranded citizens.
- Over 600 employment agency licenses revoked for suspected involvement.
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