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February 16, 2026
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State goes after Russian who secretly recorded Kenyan women

State goes after Russian who secretly recorded Kenyan women

Gender CS Hanna Cheptumo condems secret filming and sharing of intimate images of women by Russian national; says move amounts to violation of privacy and personal dignity, calls for investigations...

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The Kenyan government has launched a concerted effort to apprehend a Russian man accused of secretly recording and circulating intimate videos of Kenyan women without their consent. Gender Cabinet Secretary Hannah Cheptumo announced that various state agencies are involved, with potential collaboration from international bodies due to the transnational nature of the crime.

  • The Government of Kenya is coordinating a "whole-of-government response" from security, investigative, and prosecutorial agencies.
  • The culprit is accused of violating the victims’ rights to human dignity and privacy, as enshrined in Articles 28 and 31 of the Kenyan Constitution.
  • The accused will face charges under the Penal Code and the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act if found culpable.

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