Woman charged with child pornography, money laundering in Mombasa

A middle-aged woman was arraigned on Thursday at the Mombasa Law Courts over alleged involvement in child pornography and money laundering.

Regina Munyoki alias Big Mama was charged before Senior Resident Magistrate Gladys Olimo where she faced accusations of distributing explicit images involving minors aged 4, 8, and 14 years.

She was accused of “knowingly and intentionally” publishing obscene images of minors on various digital platforms, including WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, Telegram, and a pornographic website.

The accused is said to have committed the offences on diverse dates between January 1, 2024, and June 1, 2025, at unknown locations in the country.

According to the charge sheet, she allegedly used her mobile phone to upload the minors’ explicit images.

She denied the charges and was denied pending a ruling on her bond application next week.

Principal Prosecution Counsel Breda Ogada opposed her release on bond, citing the serious nature of the offences, the vulnerability of the victims, and the risk of interference with ongoing investigations.

Ogada further asked the court to consider the best interests of the children involved, noting that they require immediate protection and psychological support.