Kenya Officially Launches Manhunt For Russian Man Who Discreetly Recorded Women
The government has begun an aggressive manhunt for a foreign individual accused of secretly recording and distributing intimate photos of Kenyan women without their knowledge.
Gender, Culture, and Children Services Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo stated that the State has initiated a coordinated response involving multiple authorities to guarantee that the suspect is brought to justice.
“Relevant security, investigative, and prosecutorial agencies have been directed to pursue the matter with urgency, including collaboration with international authorities given the cross-border nature of the case,” she said.
In a statement, Cheptumo decried the alleged activities as not only unlawful but also a direct attack on constitutional rights and national values.
The CS stated that the unsettling episode constitutes a major violation of Articles 28 and 31 of Kenya’s Constitution, which safeguard the right to human dignity and privacy.
The foreign individual is accused of secretly recording and sharing intimate photos of Kenyan women without their permission.
“The act is not only a violation of personal dignity and privacy as protected under Articles 28 and 31 of the Constitution of Kenya, but also an affront to our national values, cultural integrity, and the safety of women and girls,” she stated.
She described the incident as an example of technology-enabled gender-based violence and exploitation, saying that such behavior endangers the country’s social fabric.
“This matter represents a serious form of technology-facilitated gender-based violence and exploitation,” Cheptumo said.
“As a government, we view such violations not merely as criminal acts but as threats to the social fabric of our society, which is founded on respect, human dignity, and protection of vulnerable persons.”
The CS stressed that the government will not hesitate to use the full force of the law against anyone found responsible.
“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,” Cheptumo added.
Beyond enforcement efforts, the ministry announced intentions to tighten policy frameworks for online safety and digital responsibility.
“Beyond enforcement, this Ministry will strengthen policy measures on online safety, protection from digital exploitation, and safeguarding of women and children in both physical and virtual spaces,” she said.
“We will also engage stakeholders in culture, tourism, hospitality, and digital platforms to enhance prevention, awareness, and accountability mechanisms.”
ALSO READ:
- Parliament Passes VAT Bill For Petroleum, Slashes It To 8%
- Oburu’s ODM Blasts UDA Over Infiltrating ‘Their’ Zone, Demands Respect
- Safaricom Issues Statement After MyOneApp’s Negative Feedback
- IEBC Announces 16 Additional Diaspora Voting Countries
- EXPLAINER: KRA’s New 3-Step Filing Process For Kenyans; How It Works
Cheptumo emphasized that the government is in solidarity with affected women and survivors of gender-based violence, urging them to seek help through official channels.
“Survivors are encouraged to confidentially seek support through the National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Toll-Free Helpline 1195 for counselling, legal referral, psychosocial care, and protection services,” she said.
She also cautioned members of the public against sharing or forwarding the alleged material, noting that doing so compounds the harm and may attract legal consequences.
“We further call upon members of the public to refrain from sharing or circulating harmful content, as doing so perpetuates abuse, undermines cultural values of respect, and may attract criminal liability,” Cheptumo warned.
Kenya Officially Launches Manhunt For Russian Man Who Discreetly Recorded Women
