Kenyan family mourns son who died in Russia after being lured with Qatar job promise
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A family in Isinya, Kajiado, is grieving the death of their 29-year-old son, Enock Mboi, who reportedly died on a Russian battlefield. Enock, a P1 teacher and father of one, left Kenya on November 1, 2025, after a recruitment agency promised him a security job in Qatar. His family even borrowed money to facilitate his trip. However, Enock contacted his wife, Christine, shortly after his departure, revealing he was in Russia, not Qatar. His mother, Monicah Moraa, expressed concern when he eventually told her he was in Russia, especially after he called wearing a uniform and holding a gun, despite not being a soldier. Enock maintained contact with his family via Telegram, describing harsh conditions and his desire to return home, until communication ceased on March 31, 2026. On April 26, a Russian message was received, which Christine initially dismissed as a scam. Her sister later answered a call from the same number, and the caller offered condolences for Enock's death. The family is now appealing to the Kenyan government for help in repatriating Enock's remains and has reported the matter to the Russian Embassy in Nairobi and local authorities, but has not yet received a response. This incident follows a similar case where a Kisii family held a symbolic burial for their son, Clinton Nyapara, who also reportedly died in Donetsk, Ukraine, after joining the Russian army in 2025.
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