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David Wafula
BBC Africa journalist reporting on Kenyan nationals recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, providing interviews with families and investigative reporting on recruitment practices.
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Jan 17, 2026
• 26min
Kenyans lured to Russia's frontline
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David Wafula, a BBC Africa journalist, sheds light on the alarming recruitment of Kenyans who were misled by job offers to fight for Russia in Ukraine. He shares heartbreaking stories from families searching for their loved ones. Tri Wahyuni, a BBC Indonesian correspondent, explains why Bali remained eerily calm during nationwide protests, attributing it to the traumatic 1965 purge and its lasting impact on social attitudes. Meanwhile, Vishnukant Tiwari narrates the uplifting tale of two friends in Panna who stumbled upon a rare diamond, changing their fortunes and dreams.
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