Kenyan politician Festus Omwamba is in the news after reports of over 1,000 Kenyans recruited to fight in Ukraine, raising human trafficking concerns.
Kenyan police detained Festus Omwamba in Moyale near Ethiopia, accusing him of leading a human trafficking syndicate that recruited Kenyans to fight in Ukraine for Russia. Over 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited, with some on the front lines, amid allegations of collusion with officials. Omwamba's arrest marks a major step in addressing the issue.