The Digital Content Creators Association of Kenya (DCCAK) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to content creators Sheryl Gabriella and Robert Tyler Mbaya, popularly known as Tyler Baha, demanding that they publicly apologise following the circulation of explicit videos linked to them.
The association warned that failure to comply could trigger regulatory action, including a petition to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) and requests to major social media platforms to suspend or permanently remove their accounts.
DCCAK also revealed that it is monitoring other online personalities, including Alicia Kanini, over content it alleges falls below accepted ethical standards for digital creators.
In its notice, DCCAK said Sheryl Gabriella and Tyler Baha have exactly seven days to issue formal public apologies addressing the controversy surrounding the explicit material.
According to the association, digital creators wield significant influence and have a responsibility to uphold ethical standards while maintaining public confidence in the industry.
DCCAK warned that creators who fail to meet those standards risk facing consequences beyond public criticism.
The association said it is prepared to escalate the matter by engaging the Communications Authority of Kenya and petitioning global social media platforms to take action against the accounts of creators who fail to comply.
Although DCCAK does not regulate social media platforms directly, it said it would seek intervention from the relevant authorities to address what it described as conduct that undermines the credibility of Kenya’s digital content industry.
Beyond the two creators named in the ultimatum, DCCAK said it is monitoring Alicia Kanini and several other online personalities over content it believes may violate ethical digital content standards.
The association did not announce disciplinary measures against Kanini but indicated it would continue reviewing content shared by creators to determine whether further action is necessary.
The controversy has also attracted attention from legal and human rights organisations.
Women’s rights groups, including FIDA-Kenya, have reminded the public that sharing intimate images or videos without a person’s consent may amount to a criminal offence under Kenya’s cybercrime laws.
The organisations have urged the public to avoid forwarding or reposting such content, arguing that doing so can further victimise those affected.
They have also called for stronger enforcement against individuals who leak or distribute private material without permission.
