
David Kuloba
David Kuloba, a 22-year-old from Kibera, Kenya, sought a better life through a lucrative job offer as a security guard in Russia. Tragically, he found himself thrust into a combat role in Ukraine shortly after arrival, following a brief training period. His family was initially hopeful for his success, but David's journey took a devastating turn as he communicated his fears of combat and ultimately went missing, leaving his family in despair and uncertainty about his fate.
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David Kuloba was conscripted into the Russian military after being promised a job as a security guard.
‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for Russia | World newsDavid Kuloba is a 22-year-old Kenyan who was recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine and was later killed in an explosion.
South Africans who say they were scammed into joining Russia's war in Ukraine dig trenches, dodge bulletsDavid Kuloba thought he had secured a well-paying job as a security guard but ended up in combat in Ukraine.
Lured by lucrative job offers but sent to the front line









