The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has expressed grave concern over the non-consensual recording and circulation of intimate videos involving Kenyan women by a Russian national.
In an official statement issued on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the DCI has urged affected individuals, whether victims or witnesses, to come forward and record statements at the DCI headquarters.
It assured the public that all statements will be handled with utmost confidentiality, sensitivity, and respect for the privacy and well-being of complainants.
The agency further strongly condemned the acts, describing them as serious violations of privacy, personal dignity, and the rights of victims as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya.
“The DCI urges the affected individuals, victims or witnesses to come forward and record statements at the DCI headquarters. All statements will be handled with the utmost confidentiality, dignity, sensitivity, and respect for the privacy and well-being of the complainants,” the DCI statement reads.
“The DCI strongly condemns these reported acts, which constitute serious violations of privacy, personal dignity, and the riglits of victims as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya. Such conduct also amounts to technology-facilitated gender-based violence, exploitation, and potential offences under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, the Penal Code, and other relevant statutes protecting women and children.”
Investigations
Furthermore, the DCI confirmed that it has launched a comprehensive probe into the matter.
In addition, the agency also revealed that it is coordinating with international law enforcement partners and relevant foreign authorities due to the cross-border nature of the case.
“As the premier investigative agency in the country, the DCI has initiated a comprehensive inquiry into the matter,” the DCI statement reads.
“This includes: Immediate activation of specialized cybercrime and gender-based violence investigation units to gather evidence, trace digital footprints, and identify the suspect, Coordination with international law enforcement partners and relevant foreign authorities, given the cross-border elements involved and Pursuit of any individuals or entities involved in the recording, dissemination, or further circulation of the harmful content.”
Warning to the public
Additionally, the detectives have also cautioned members of the public against sharing or reposting the non-consensual intimate videos.
According to the agency, doing so perpetuates secondary victimisation and may attract criminal liability under Kenyan law.
“Members of the public are reminded that sharing, reposting, or further circulating such non-consensual intimate content perpetuates secondary victimisation and may attract criminal liability under Kenyan law,” the statement reads.
