Nairobi County Chief Environment Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has called for an investigation into content creator Sheryl Gabriella over videos he alleges are circulating online.
In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Mosiria said he intends to formally raise the matter with security and cybercrime authorities, urging them to investigate the alleged circulation of the videos and determine whether any laws have been broken.
He said the issue should be handled through the appropriate legal channels rather than public speculation.
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"I will formally raise this matter with the relevant security and cybercrime authorities so that investigations can be carried out and appropriate legal action taken where necessary," Mosiria said.
Mosiria argued that the increasing circulation of sensitive online content has become a matter of public concern and called for responsible use of digital platforms.
Focus on Legal Process
The remarks have sparked widespread discussion on social media, with supporters and critics debating how such cases should be handled.
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Geoffrey Mosiria // FacebookKenya's cybercrime and data protection laws provide a legal framework for investigating alleged online offences, including the unlawful publication or distribution of private digital content. Whether any criminal offence has occurred can only be determined through investigations by the relevant authorities and, where appropriate, the courts.
At the time of publication, there was no indication from the police or the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) that any charges had been filed against Sheryll Gabriella in connection with the allegations.
"The relevant authorities should establish the facts and take action in accordance with the law," Mosiria added.
Public Reaction
Mosiria's post attracted hundreds of comments, with social media users expressing differing opinions on the issue.
Some of the reactions included:
Brian Mwangi: "If any law has been broken, let investigators do their work."
Faith Wanjiku: "Everyone deserves due process before conclusions are made."
Kevin Otieno: "Cybercrime cases should be handled professionally and based on evidence."
Sheryl Gabriella //InstagramMercy Njeri: "People should be careful about sharing private content online."
Dennis Kiptoo: "Let the authorities investigate first before anyone is judged."