Government responds after exploitation of Kenyan women by Russian man
Government responds after exploitation of Kenyan women by Russian man
The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has strongly condemned what it describes as a disturbing incident in which a Russian national allegedly secretly recorded and circulated intimate images of Kenyan women without their consent.
In a press statement issued on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Nairobi, the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services, Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, termed the act a violation of personal dignity and privacy as protected under Articles 28 and 31 of the Constitution of Kenya.
The Ministry further described the alleged actions as an affront to national values, cultural integrity, and the safety of women and girls.
The Ministry stated that the matter represents a serious form of technology-facilitated gender-based violence and exploitation.
It emphasised that such violations are viewed not only as criminal acts but also as threats to the social fabric of society, which is founded on respect, human dignity, and the protection of vulnerable persons.
Relevant security, investigative and prosecutorial agencies have been directed to pursue the matter with urgency, including collaboration with international authorities due to the cross-border nature of the case.
Any individual found culpable will face the full force of Kenyan law under the Penal Code, the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, and all relevant statutes protecting women and children.
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Beyond enforcement, the Ministry announced plans to strengthen policy measures on online safety, protection from digital exploitation, and safeguarding of women and children in both physical and virtual spaces.
It will also engage stakeholders in culture, tourism, hospitality, and digital platforms to enhance prevention, awareness, and accountability mechanisms.
The Ministry expressed solidarity with all affected women and survivors of gender-based violence, encouraging them to confidentially seek support through the National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Helpline 1195 for counselling, legal referral, psychosocial care, and protection services.
Members of the public have also been urged to refrain from sharing or circulating harmful content, warning that doing so perpetuates abuse, undermines cultural values of respect, and may attract criminal liability.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national policy frameworks that prevent exploitation, promote responsible digital conduct, and protect the rights and wellbeing of every Kenyan.
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