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February 14, 2026
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Outrage Over Viral TikTok Clips Raises Questions on Consent and Digital Conduct

Outrage Over Viral TikTok Clips Raises Questions on Consent and Digital Conduct

Kenya’s data protection and cybercrime laws prohibit the recording and publication of individuals without consent, particularly in private or sensitive contexts. By the time of publication, law enforcement agencies had not issued an official statement on the matter. - Kenya bre..

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Public outrage has erupted in Kenya over viral TikTok videos featuring a Russian national, identified online as Yaytseslav, recording Kenyan women in public spaces without apparent consent. The clips have sparked a national debate on privacy, digital ethics, and potential exploitation, prompting calls for investigation by authorities.

  • The videos, widely shared, allegedly show the man making advances toward Kenyan women in areas like Nairobi malls and streets, with one clip showing interaction near a Roysambu church before proceeding to an apartment block in Mirema Drive.
  • Comedian Terrence Creative publicly urged authorities to take action, stating, "This man must respect Kenyan women and their privacy."
  • Kenya’s data protection and cybercrime laws prohibit recording and publishing individuals without consent, particularly in private contexts, intensifying scrutiny as similar videos by the individual may have been posted in Ghana and South Africa.

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