Ukraine recovers bodies of two more Kenyans fighting for Russia

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:27:52 +0000

Ukraine has recovered the bodies of two more Kenyans who were fighting for Russia in the war between the two countries, raising fresh questions over how foreign recruits are being drawn into the conflict. Ombwori Denis Bagaka, aged 39, and Wahome Simon Gititu, 35, were found dead in the Donetsk region alongside another kenyan, clifton nyapara mogesa, according to ukraine’s defence intelligence.