Another Kenyan Confirmed Dead Fighting for Russia.

The individual has been named as Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, reportedly 28 or 29 years old (born in 1997 according to some reports). His body was reportedly recovered by Ukrainian forces from a Russian-held position in the Donetsk region following a failed assault operation.

According to Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR), Mogesa had previously been employed and residing in Qatar before he signed a contract to serve in the Russian armed forces. He was then placed in one of Russia's assault brigades. Reports indicate he received only minimal training before being deployed to the front lines, where he died in what Ukrainian sources describe as a high-casualty "meat assault" tactic.

Ukrainian officials stated that Russian troops left his body behind without evacuation, and his family has not received any formal notification or compensation from Russian authorities. When his body was found, he was carrying the passports of two other Kenyan nationals, leading Ukrainian intelligence to suspect he was part of a group of foreign recruits.

In their statement, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence issued a strong caution to foreign nationals, particularly warning against accepting job offers or traveling to Russia. They highlighted the danger of being coerced or tricked into combat roles with inadequate preparation and very low odds of survival, describing foreign fighters as "disposable resources" in the eyes of the Russian military.

This case adds to ongoing concerns about Kenyan involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Kenyan authorities have previously reported rescuing and repatriating at least 18 citizens who had been drawn into fighting on the Russian side, with estimates suggesting up to 200 Kenyans may have been recruited through networks operating in both Kenya and Russia.

The incident underscores the risks faced by individuals lured by promises of employment or payment into participating in the war.