Twenty-three-year-old Marion Naipei has broken her silence after a deeply traumatic ordeal involving the alleged non-consensual recording and circulation of her private videos, a case that has sparked nationwide interest across social media platforms.

The disturbing incident, which many Kenyans have condemned as a gross violation of privacy and dignity, has been linked to allegations against Naipei’s former partner, James Opande, a man reportedly living in the United States. Marion chose to speak publicly after reaching out to Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, seeking help and justice.

Relationship Built on Promises of American Dream

Marion narrated that her ordeal began in what she believed was a genuine romantic relationship built on trust, love, and promises of a shared future. She said she had dated the man for about a year, during which he repeatedly assured her that he would take her to the United States to start a new life together.

“We met with this guy a year ago, we began chatting on WhatsApp, and became so close. He had a lot of promises; he promised me to go with him to the US when he arrived in Kenya,” she recalled emotionally.

The Meeting That Changed Everything

Naipei explained that the events leading to the viral video unfolded on January 5, after the man contacted her through a text message.

“I met him on January 5 Monday morning,” she said, adding that he initiated the meeting.

“He asked me where I was and I told him I was in Mwihoko asked me if we could meet,” she recounted.

According to Naipei, the man offered to pay for her transport to make the meeting possible.

“He paid for the cab and asked me to go in club and promised he will come to pay,” she added.

When she arrived at the venue, she realized she was not alone with him.

“I went inside and there was a group of six people plus one of his friends,” she noted.

Night Out Turns Disturbing

As the night progressed, the group continued drinking. Naipei said she later asked her partner to settle the bill.

“We drank and then I asked him to pay the bill, and he told me to drink some more. He came and paid the bill and bought some food,” she explained.

The group later moved to another venue.

“We then left the place and went to a small club,” she said, noting that the situation began to spiral out of control.

Trauma, Shame, and Regret

Speaking about the emotional toll of the incident, Naipei described feeling humiliated, violated, and deeply traumatized.

“He embarrassed me, he body shamed me. I feel traumatised right now and I am sorry to all Kenyans. I made a mistake,” she said.

She added that she was heavily intoxicated at the time and believes her vulnerability was exploited.

“I was intoxicated so much, and that guy took advantage of the situation,” she continued.

Questioning his intentions, she wondered whether consent would have mattered at all. “what if I had agreed to his request, he would still have recorded me.”

Marion also issued heartfelt apologies to her family and the public.

“I am sorry to my family, and I am sorry to myself too. I have to find a way to forgive myself,” she stated.

Naipei confirmed that she reported the matter at Buru Buru Police Station, prompting swift investigations. Police have since arrested a man and a woman in connection with the case.

“I committed to helping her seek justice. So far, two individuals linked to this case(a lady and a gentleman ) have been arrested and are currently being processed at Buruburu Police Station,” Mosiria confirmed.

However, authorities say the main suspect remains at large. Investigators are intensifying efforts to track him down while expanding the probe to include all individuals involved in sharing the explicit material.

Government Condemns Viral Video Circulation

The case has also drawn the attention of Gender and Affirmative Action Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, who issued a strong statement on January 18, 2026, condemning the circulation of the viral video.

Cheptumo said the Government had taken note of the disturbing footage spreading rapidly online, describing it as a video showing a woman in a vulnerable state. She termed both the recording and distribution of such material unacceptable and harmful.

The CS stressed that Kenya’s Constitution guarantees every individual the right to dignity, privacy, and bodily autonomy, warning that violations of these rights amount to breaking the law.

“Any conduct that undermines these rights, whether through action, omission or digital transmission, is unacceptable,” the Cabinet Secretary declared.

She further raised serious concerns about consent and responsible conduct, particularly in situations where individuals may be intoxicated or otherwise vulnerable.

“The circumstances surrounding the recording and distribution of this material raise serious concerns regarding consent, responsible conduct and compliance with existing legal and ethical standards,” the statement read.

Cheptumo noted that recording individuals without their consent, especially in nightlife venues or public spaces where they may be unable to protect themselves, violates both legal and ethical standards.

Public Urged to Stop Sharing Videos

The Gender CS revealed that her Ministry is working closely with relevant agencies to determine whether the recording and sharing of the video breached existing laws.

She also appealed directly to Kenyans to stop circulating the footage and refrain from posting harmful or shaming comments about the victim.

Cheptumo urged the public to exercise responsibility online by refusing to share the video further and avoiding remarks that could deepen the victim’s trauma.

As investigations continue, the case has reignited a national conversation on consent, digital responsibility, and the protection of women’s rights in the age of social media.