The Russian Embassy in Kenya has strongly denied media reports alleging that one of its citizens was deported from the country.
In a statement issued on Saturday, September 27, 2025, the embassy clarified that Mikhail Lyapin, a Russian national, was escorted by Kenyan law enforcement officers to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on the evening of September 25 for questioning about his business activities in Kenya. The embassy confirmed that Lyapin departed Nairobi on September 26, as per his original travel plans, and not as a result of deportation.
“Diplomats of the Russian Embassy in Nairobi provided the necessary consular and legal assistance to the Russian citizen, and also made sure that his legal rights were not violated,” the embassy noted, emphasizing that it had not received any official information from Kenyan authorities regarding allegations tied to Lyapin’s activities.
The embassy also dismissed claims that Lyapin was affiliated with Russian government institutions or employed by the mission in Nairobi.
Reaffirming its readiness to cooperate with Kenyan authorities, the embassy further urged Kenyan citizens planning to travel to Russia for work, study, or tourism to seek guidance through its consular services to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes or human trafficking.
