Why Sharing Viral Nairobi Lady's Videos Could Land You in Trouble

Kenyans have been cautioned against circulating viral content involving private individuals on social media platforms...

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The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has issued a stern warning against sharing private images and videos without consent, emphasizing legal repercussions under Kenyan law. This comes after a viral video of an intoxicated woman sparked widespread concern and a pledge for action from the Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services.

The non-consensual sharing of such content violates fundamental rights under Articles 28 and 31 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, protecting dignity and privacy.
Such actions also constitute criminal offenses under the Data Protection Act of 2019 and Sections 37 and 42 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018.
The warning follows a video that went viral on January 17, showing a woman in a compromising situation, reportedly filmed without her consent.

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