Saturday, January 31,
2026 - A tragic story has emerged from the ongoing war in Ukraine,
involving a young Kenyan man who lost his life after being recruited into the
Russian army.
According to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, the deceased
has been identified as Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, born in 1997.
His body was discovered in the Donetsk region following what
officials described as a deadly assault operation.
Mogesa had previously lived and worked in Qatar before
signing a contract with the Russian military, where he was quickly assigned to
an assault unit and deployed to the front lines.
Reports indicate his training was brief, and he was killed
during what is known as a “meat assault” - a term used to describe
high-casualty infantry attacks carried out with little preparation or
protection.
Ukrainian officials noted that Russian forces did not
evacuate his body after the operation.
Adding to the concern, Mogesa was found carrying passports
belonging to two other Kenyan citizens, believed to be fellow recruits awaiting
deployment.
His family has reportedly received no communication or
compensation from Russian authorities regarding his death.
This development comes just weeks after Kenya’s Government
announced the rescue and repatriation of 18 nationals who had been fighting for
Russia in Ukraine.
In a statement, the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary confirmed that the group was issued emergency travel documents and safely returned home.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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