A 33 year old man accused of enticing Kenyans to fight for Russia in its war with Ukraine through the front of offering them foreign jobs has been charged in court.
Festus Arasa Omwamba was brought before the Kahawa Anti, Terrorism Court and charged with human trafficking.
Through the allegation, the accused was a member of a gang that, by recruiting unsuspecting Kenyans with the promise of making money overseas, used them to fight the Russia war with Ukraine.
Arasa pleaded not guilty. The prosecution says that the accused is alleged to have committed the offenses between December 1, 2024 and September 24, 2025.
The government opposed his release, saying that the accused should remain in custody until the 22 trafficked victims have testified in court.
Prosecutors feared that if the suspect is released now, he may attempt to influence the witnesses.
Judge Gideon Kiage is scheduled to declare his ruling on Friday as to whether the accused will be remanded in custody or not.
This case is happening when there are more and more alarming reports of Kenyans getting recruited to participate in wars of some other countries.