The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the alleged non-consensual recording and circulation of intimate videos involving Kenyan women and a suspected Russian national.
In a statement on February 17, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations said it had noted the matter with grave concern and condemned the reported acts as serious violations of privacy and personal dignity.
“The DCI strongly condemns these reported acts, which constitute serious violations of privacy, personal dignity, and the rights of victims as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya,” the agency said.
According to the detectives, the alleged conduct amounts to technology-facilitated gender-based violence and exploitation.
Investigators are examining potential offences under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, the Penal Code, and other relevant statutes protecting women and children.
The DCI, described as the country’s premier investigative agency, said it has activated specialised cyber crime and gender-based violence units to handle the case.
The teams are tasked with gathering digital evidence, tracing online footprints and identifying the suspect.
The agency further indicated that it is coordinating with international law enforcement partners and relevant foreign authorities due to the cross-border elements of the case.
Investigators are also pursuing any individuals or entities involved in the recording, dissemination or further circulation of the alleged content.
“This includes immediate activation of specialised cyber crime and gender-based violence investigation units to gather evidence, trace digital footprints, and identify the suspect,” the statement read.
The DCI urged affected individuals, victims and witnesses to come forward and record statements at its headquarters, assuring them that all reports would be handled with confidentiality and sensitivity.
“All statements will be handled with the utmost confidentiality, dignity, sensitivity, and respect for the privacy and well-being of the complainants,” the agency said.
Members of the public were also cautioned against sharing, reposting or further circulating the alleged non-consensual intimate content, warning that doing so could attract criminal liability under Kenyan law.
The DCI noted that such actions perpetuate secondary victimisation and compound the harm suffered by victims.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to upholding justice and protecting vulnerable persons in both physical and digital spaces.
It pledged to work closely with other government agencies, stakeholders and international counterparts to bring those responsible to justice and prevent similar incidents in the future.
The DCI called on the public to remain vigilant and report any information related to the matter through its #FichuaKwaDCI toll-free number 0800 722 203 or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.
The investigation comes amid growing concern over online exploitation and the misuse of digital platforms to perpetrate gender-based violence.
