Kenya Responds to Russian Govt Over Soldiers Fighting in Ukraine
Foreign Affairs Principal Korir Sing’oei has rejected the claims made by the Russian Ministry of Defence, which accuses five Kenyan nationals of engaging in combat against Russian soldiers in Ukraine.
In a statement released on Friday, March 15th, the Permanent Secretary (PS) highlighted that Kenya adheres to a foreign policy principle of refraining from meddling in the internal affairs of other nations.
Sing’oei also highlighted Kenya’s support for resolving conflicts peacefully between conflicting nations.
“As a signatory to the 1989 United Nations Convention on International Convention against Recruitment, Use, Financing, and Training of Mercenaries and the 1977 OAU Convention for the Elimination of Mercenaries in Africa, Kenya rejects the allegations and dissociates herself from any alleged mercenary presence and activities in Ukraine,” the statement read in part.
“Kenya’s interaction with other State Actors of International Relations continues to be guided by her Foreign Policy of non-interference in affairs of other states, non-alignment as well as peaceful settlement of disputes.”
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The Federation claimed that 13,387 soldiers from other countries had moved to Ukraine since February 2024 to assist in the conflict against Russia. Among them, 249 reportedly originated from 13 African nations, of which 103 were said to have been neutralized.
The Federation did not disclose whether the five Kenyans were among those who perished in the conflict.
As per the Federation’s report, Kenya stands out as the sole East African nation with military involvement in the long-standing conflict.
Nigeria registered the largest count of soldiers at 97, while Russia asserted that 47 had perished. Following closely, Algeria ranked second with 60 soldiers, among whom 28 were purportedly deceased.
Reportedly, 14 South African soldiers were said to have been killed from a contingent of 35, while Guinea and Senegal purportedly experienced four deaths each among their forces.
Kenya Responds to Russian Govt Over Soldiers Fighting in Ukraine