James Opande has given his statement to police about the viral club video involving Marion Naipei. The US-based Kenyan, detained at the airport as he tried to leave the country, told authorities he was only recording friends partying when the woman appeared in front of the camera.
Opande claimed she initiated physical contact by opening his trousers, prompting him to respond similarly. He said the video stayed on his phone, and he does not know how it leaked online.
Opande spoke to investigators at Buruburu Police Station on January 18, 2026. In his account, he said, “Mimi nilikuwa kwa club nikirecord mabeshte zangu vile tunapiga sherehe, msichana ndiye alitokea mbele ya camera ikirecord. Vile alitokea mbele ya kamera, alikuja akanifungua trouser akaona mrija yangu, so pia mimi nikataka kuona mali yake pia. Video ilibaki kwa simu yangu; vile ilifika kwa mtandao pia sijui!” That translates to him filming friends at the club when Marion Naipei came into frame. She allegedly opened his trousers and saw his private parts, so he wanted to see hers too. The clip remained private on his device, and the leak remains a mystery to him.
The videos surfaced last week. Part 1 shows Opande lifting Marion Naipei’s dress while she appears intoxicated and unsteady. Part 2 captures their conversation, with her slurring words and laughing.
Marion Naipei, 23, from Mwihoko in Nairobi, reported Opande for allegedly drugging her drink and sharing the footage without consent. She went live with activist Geoffrey Mosiria, saying Opande promised marriage and school fees for her child to gain trust. She felt tricked and exposed.
Opande’s version shifts blame. He says the encounter was mutual in the moment. But Marion Naipei insists she has no clear memory and believes her drink was spiked.
Police investigate charges like cyber harassment, sharing intimate images without consent, and possible drugging under the Sexual Offences Act. Opande remains in custody over the weekend. His flight to the US got stopped at the airport.
This statement adds to the public debate. Online views split. Some accept Opande’s side as club fun gone wrong. Others back Marion Naipei, saying intoxication means no real consent. Comments call for respect in nightlife. Women share stories of similar risks. Men debate filming boundaries.
Opande works as a medic in the US. He was visiting Kenya for holidays. His social media shows family life and comedy skits. The leak contrasts that image. His wife has not commented. Followers wait for more from him.
Clubs in Nairobi face scrutiny. Phones record often, but consent laws apply. NTSA and police warn about safety. This incident highlights those risks.
No court date set yet. Police gather phone data and witnesses. If charged, Opande could face fines or jail. Marion Naipei seeks compensation for distress.
The story shows how fast private moments spread. What happens when a club reaches thousands online? Both sides give accounts. Authorities decide facts. Debate continues on respect and privacy. Young people navigate nightlife with new caution. Stories like this push conversations forward.
Opande’s detention extends. Marion Naipei focuses on recovery. Nairobi watches the case unfold. This incident reminds everyone to think before sharing. Consent matters always. Fun should not turn to harm.
