FIDA condemns non-consensual sharing of private videos
By Ascah Mwango, January 20, 2026The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has condemned the non-consensual sharing of private videos online.
In a press statement issued on Monday, January 19, 2026,vFIDA-Kenya said the circulation of such videos violates a person’s right to privacy, dignity, and bodily autonomy.
“The non-consensual distribution of private images or videos violates a person’s right to privacy, dignity, and bodily autonomy and also constitutes an offence under the following Kenyan Laws,” the statement read.
The laws cited include Article 28 of the Constitution on human dignity, Article 31 on privacy, the Data Protection Act of 2019, and sections 37 and 42 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.
FIDA’s sentiments come after a viral video showing a woman at a Nairobi entertainment spot went viral.
The organisation warned the public against sharing, reposting, or commenting on the video. The organisation said such actions perpetuate harm to those involved and to the public, and expose individuals to legal liability.
They urged restraint and respect for due process while authorities investigate.
“FIDA-Kenya cautions the public against circulating, reposting, or commenting on such material, as this perpetuates harm to those involved and to the public, and exposes individuals to legal liability. While the relevant investigative agencies undertake appropriate action, FIDA-Kenya urges restraint, respect for due process, and an end to online harassment, shaming, and vigilante responses. The viral videos should never be used to justify violating the personal rights guaranteed by Kenyan law,” FIDA stated.
The video in question shows a 23-year-old woman, identified in reports as Marion Naipei, appearing intoxicated at a Nairobi entertainment spot. She was filmed in a compromising situation without her consent.
Government officials have also condemned the posting and resharing of the footage. Gender and Affirmative Action Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo described it as a serious violation of human rights and urged the public to stop circulating the video.
Marion Naipei has spoken publicly about the incident, saying she did not consent to being filmed. She described the experience as humiliating and traumatising and apologised to her family and the public.
Authorities are investigating the case, and some individuals linked to the recording and distribution of the video have been detained.