Mwaura condemns Russian man’s viral exploits, calls for cultural reawakening

In a strongly worded statement, Mwaura condemned the man’s actions, accusing him of exploiting the women and violating their privacy by filming their interactions and sharing the footage online without consent.

“I condemn the Russian man for taking advantage of our ladies,” Mwaura said. “However, as Africans, we must also learn to love ourselves. Our women should not perceive that everyone who is white is automatically wealthy.”

He cautioned Kenyan women against being lured into intimate relationships with foreigners based on assumptions of affluence, warning that such perceptions can lead to exploitation and reputational harm.

“We must love ourselves so that we are not deceived into doing things that go against our values and allow others to look down upon us,” he added.

Mwaura further urged Kenyans to reflect on what he described as the gradual erosion of cultural values, arguing that this shift is leaving many vulnerable to manipulation and risky behavior.

Beyond the controversy, the spokesperson also outlined ongoing government efforts aimed at addressing the compounded vulnerabilities facing women, youth, and persons with disabilities across the country.

He revealed that a roadmap is in place to expand enrollment of marginalised groups into cash transfer programmes, backed by additional funding.

“Grants for persons with severe disabilities have been increased from 46,000 beneficiaries to 63,938. The number of orphans and vulnerable children receiving support now stands at 438,804, while 1,213,214 senior citizens are benefiting from government assistance,” Mwaura said.

Mwaura noted that the government is implementing the Building Code 2024 and the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025 to ensure public buildings are accessible.

In addition, the Older Persons Bill 2025 is being developed to strengthen care and protection for senior citizens. Plans are also underway to train 600,000 mothers and sole caregivers to access government procurement opportunities.

He emphasised that these measures are part of a broader strategy to promote dignity, inclusion, and economic empowerment for Kenya’s most vulnerable populations.