Mosiria warns foreigners after Russian man records explicit encounters with Kenyan women
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has warned foreign nationals to respect Kenyan laws and the dignity of citizens after a series of explicit videos shared online by a Russian man stirred public outrage.
In a statement on Saturday, February 14, 2026, Mosiria urged foreign visitors to understand and abide by the rules of the land while enjoying the hospitality of Kenya.
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He reminded the public that Kenya is a signatory to international human rights instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which protect individuals from arbitrary interference with privacy and unlawful attacks on honour and reputation.
“It is high time that foreign internationals respect the rules of the land as they enjoy the Kenyan Cuisine “, if you know, you know. We are not lesser humans. Under International Human Rights Law – Even if the offender is foreign, Kenya can act under: Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 12) Protection from arbitrary interference with privacy,” Mosiria stated.
Mosiria emphasised that these protections apply to everyone within Kenya’s borders, regardless of nationality, and questioned whether a Kenyan would be left unchallenged if found doing the same in another country.
“That Russian man purported to have recorded videos enjoying Kenyan “cuisine”, if you know you know, must respect our land and commodities. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Article 17) protects individuals from unlawful attacks on honour and reputation. Kenya is a signatory to these instruments. always remember that. Will a Kenyan be left scot-free if found doing the same in their country?”
Yaytseslav Videos
The man at the centre of the controversy is a Russian national known on social media as Yaytseslav. Over recent weeks, short clips attributed to him have gone viral across platforms such as X, TikTok and WhatsApp. In the videos, he is seen approaching women in public places, including streets, markets, shopping malls and outside churches, engaging them in conversation and filming their interactions.
There are claims circulating online that he was using specialised Ray-Ban Meta glasses or smart glasses to record the encounters. These glasses reportedly contain hidden cameras that allow him to film without making the presence of a camera obvious to the women he approaches.
Many viewers believe the discreet recording contributed to some of the women being unaware that their interactions were being captured for public distribution.
After arranging initial meetings, some of the recordings show the man meeting women later in private spaces such as rented apartments or Airbnb units. He then continued filming intimate encounters in those settings before posting or sharing the clips online. While brief versions were widely shared for free on social media, netizens say longer footage may be available on subscription channels.
The content quickly triggered widespread criticism from Kenyans online, with many arguing that the recordings represent a violation of privacy and dignity.
