The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Nairobi has dismissed allegations that its staff were involved in recruiting Kenyans to fight in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Embassy Statement In a statement released on Thursday, the mission described the claims as a “dangerous and misleading propaganda campaign.” It stressed that…
Nairobi, Kenya – A diplomatic spat spilled into the public arena this week after the Russian and French Embassies in Kenya clashed on X (formerly Twitter), trading accusations and memes over alleged mercenary activities in Africa. Russia’s Accusations In a strongly worded post, the Russian Embassy accused the French government…
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…