The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has cautioned the public against circulating videos and images showing a woman in a vulnerable situation at an entertainment joint in Nairobi.
In a statement issued on her official X account on Sunday, January 18, Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo said the recording and dissemination of such content violates an individual’s dignity, privacy and bodily autonomy as protected under the Constitution.
Cheptumo noted that the continued sharing and commentary surrounding the footage could cause further psychological harm to the affected individual.
“I have taken note of a disturbing video circulating in the public domain involving the recording and dissemination of images of a woman in a vulnerable condition within a Nairobi entertainment establishment,” the CS said.
She reiterated the government’s commitment to upholding human dignity and promoting a society grounded in respect, accountability and the rule of law, both online and offline.
“The Government remains fully committed to the protection of human dignity and to the advancement of a society founded on respect, accountability and the rule of law,” she added.
The CS further assured the public that the ministry is working closely with relevant security agencies to review the incident and take appropriate action against those responsible for recording and sharing the video on social media.
