A disturbing viral video showing four men brutally flogging and dragging an unidentified woman has ignited widespread outrage across Kenya, prompting urgent calls for the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to intervene.
The graphic footage, which surfaced on social media platforms on September 25, 2025, depicts a woman being mercilessly whipped and pulled across the ground as she wails in agony, fuelled by public anger over gender-based violence.
The brief clip, widely shared on social media platforms, shows the assailants, believed to be the woman’s brothers, attacking her in a rural setting. Unconfirmed reports suggest the assault stemmed from her rejection of a marriage proposal favoured by the men, who allegedly sought to punish her for choosing a different partner. The video’s raw brutality, with the woman’s cries unanswered by onlookers, has amplified demands for justice.
Kenyans have flooded social media with condemnation, urging swift action. “This is barbaric! The DCI must arrest these men immediately,” posted @JusticeKE2025.
Prominent voices, including Citizen TV reporter Stephen Letoo, echoed the sentiment, stating, “End Gender-Based Violence! These fools must face the law.”
The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) condemned the act, pledging to follow the case closely and urging witnesses to provide information for immediate action.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen referenced the National Flag, Emblems, and Names Act in a related incident, underscoring Kenya’s strict stance on public violations, even though this case centres on assault.
Outrage as Woman Flogged in Viral Video
— City Mirror (@citymirrorKE) September 26, 2025
A viral video showing four men brutally flogging and dragging a woman has sparked outrage among Kenyans, with many calling on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to take action.
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The DCI confirmed on September 26 that it is actively investigating, with efforts underway to identify the woman and her attackers. No arrests have been reported, but the agency vowed to pursue justice.
The incident has reignited debates about Kenya’s femicide crisis and cultural norms that perpetuate violence against women. Activists like Njeri Wa Migwi, who faced tear gas at a 2024 anti-femicide protest, called for stronger protections, noting, “Women deserve safety, not punishment for their choices.”
As the DCI digs deeper, Kenyans await accountability, hoping this case marks a turning point in addressing gender-based violence.