DCI probes viral videos involving Russian suspect and Kenyan women

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched investigations into a Russian national allegedly captured in viral videos coercing Kenyan women.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 17, the agency urged the women appearing in the videos to record statements, assuring them that the process would be handled with confidentiality and sensitivity.

“We are deeply concerned about the reported circulation of intimate content involving Kenyan women, which is a clear violation of privacy, dignity, and the law,” the DCI said.

“We want to assure all victims that coming forward will not expose them to harm or public scrutiny. Our teams are fully equipped to handle these cases with the highest level of care, confidentiality, and professionalism.”

The agency noted that the alleged actions violate the Computer Misue and Cybercrimes Act and confirmed that comprehensive investigations are underway.

This includes deploying specialised cybercrime and gender-based violence units to gather evidence, trace digital footprints, and identify the suspect.

Authorities warned that anyone involved in recording, distributing, or circulating the videos may face criminal liability under Kenyan law.

Witnesses with information about the suspect or the spread of the videos have also been urged to come forward to assist with investigations.

The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, through Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, condemned the videos, which appear to have been filmed without the women’s consent, and announced coordinated government action.