Mwenda Njagi & Co. Advocates & Mediators have formally petitioned Parliament to intervene in the case of the late John Mwangi Nduta “Johnny”, seeking a comprehensive investigation, repatriation of his remains, and settlement of any dues owed.
In a letter addressed to the Office of the Speaker of the National Assembly, the law firm called for urgent government action and coordination among relevant agencies to address the matter and provide closure to the family.
The Office of the Speaker, in a response dated March 12, 2026, confirmed receipt of the petition and acknowledged the seriousness of the issues raised. The office noted that the matter has been brought to the attention of key institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Kenya, and the Office of the Government Spokesperson.
“This Office has no doubt that the matter shall receive the urgent attention that it deserves,” the letter, signed by Chief of Staff B.W. Mhlimo, reads in part.
The petition marks a significant step toward official government engagement, with expectations that diplomatic and parliamentary processes will now be activated to establish the circumstances surrounding Mwangi’s death, facilitate the return of his remains and secure any entitlements due to him.
Pain and grief have engulfed Mwangi’s family in Thika following confirmation that their son had died while in Russia under circumstances linked to the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.
Mwangi, a former Kenyan soldier previously based at the Eastleigh Airbase, is reported to have travelled to Russia in May 2025 after being recruited to serve in the conflict. While abroad, he maintained regular communication with his family, frequently calling home.
In September 2025, he informed his family that he had been injured and was seeking assistance to return to Kenya for medical treatment. Shortly after that conversation, communication ceased, leaving the family in distress for months.
Fellow Kenyan soldiers who later returned home told the family that their unit had come under attack, and that Mwangi had been seriously injured and had expressed a desire to return home.
In late February 2026, the family received official confirmation from Russian authorities that Mwangi died in September 2025 while on duty. The family is now appealing to the Kenyan government to intervene and facilitate the repatriation of his body so he can be laid to rest at home.
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