Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has urged Parliament to take immediate action over a viral video allegedly showing Pastor James Ng’ang’a confessing to rape, calling it a test case for how the country handles both sexual violence and digital misinformation.
Speaking in Parliament, Passaris sought an official statement from the Chairperson of the Administration and Internal Security Committee on the authenticity of the video, the fate of the alleged survivor, and the government’s plan to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the creation and spread of manipulated content.
She said the incident has highlighted how fast misinformation can spread online, potentially undermining justice for survivors and tarnishing reputations before facts are established.
“We must strike a balance between ensuring accountability and protecting individuals from AI-generated falsehoods,” Passaris noted.
The viral clip has stirred public debate, with many Kenyans questioning whether the content was genuine or digitally altered.
Passaris argued that Kenya cannot afford to treat the matter lightly, saying both justice and technology regulation must evolve together.
She also pressed for psychosocial and legal support for the alleged survivor if investigations confirm the incident.
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