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Geoffrey Mosiria condemns Sheryll Gabriella, says her content violates Kenyan law
13th July, 2026 08:40 AM
Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service,Geoffrey Mosiria has called on security and cybercrime authorities to investigate social media content linked to content creator Sheryll Gabriella, saying the matter should be handled through the law.
In a video shared on his Instagram page on Sunday, July 13, 2026, Mosiria said he intends to formally raise the issue with the relevant authorities, urging them to establish the facts and take legal action.
His remarks come after videos online linked to Sheryll Gabriella circulated widely across social media.
Mosiria calls for legal action
Speaking in the video, Mosiria argued that if investigations establish that the content was willingly recorded and shared, then the matter should be addressed under Kenyan law.
“Sheryll Gabriella willingly recorded and shared content exposing her nudity or other explicit sexual material on social media. If that content violates Kenyan law, the relevant authorities should investigate the matter and take appropriate legal action,” he said.
According to Mosiria, Kenyan law contains provisions that regulate the production and distribution of obscene material.
He pointed to Section 181 of the Penal Code, which criminalises the distribution or public exhibition of obscene material, and also referred to the Films and Stage Plays Act, which regulates the production and distribution of certain audiovisual content.
Concern over young audiences
Mosiria further expressed concern about the possible impact that explicit material shared on public platforms could have on young people.
He said content that is openly accessible online should be handled responsibly because of the influence social media has on children and other users. “Her content has a negative influence on young people and the wider online community as it is openly shared on public platforms,” he said.
He maintained that social media users should understand the responsibility that comes with publishing content online and ensure that they comply with the laws governing digital platforms.
Reference to earlier claims
Mosiria also referred to an earlier claim made by Sheryll Gabriella, in which she said that she had won KSh12 million before later saying she had been conned.
He claimed that the matter did not attract as much public attention as the recent circulation of the alleged videos. Previously, she claimed to have won Ksh12 million and was allegedly being conned, which did not attract significant public attention. She has shifted attention to the circulation of explicit videos allegedly shared by her,” he said.
He concluded by urging all Kenyans to use social media responsibly and to observe the country’s laws when creating and sharing online content. “Regardless of the circumstances, all individuals should use social media responsibly and comply with the laws of Kenya,” he said.
