The scandal of the Russian Predators has taken an even darker turn.
Just as the public began reeling from the exposed exploits of Yaytseslav Trahov, a second Russian national, Alex Ananasik, has been outed for engaging in the exact same predatory behavior across Kenya.
Ananasik, another self-proclaimed “lifestyle vlogger,” has reportedly been traversing the country from the capital to the coast, secretly recording his sexual encounters with unsuspecting Kenyan women.
Using high-tech, concealed equipment similar to Trahov’s smart glasses, Ananasik has allegedly built a catalog of non-consensual recordings intended for profit on foreign-hosted “pick-up artist” (PUA) forums.
The emergence of Ananasik alongside Trahov has led to fears that Kenya is being targeted by a network of foreign creators who view African women as “easy marks” for adult content.
Like his compatriot, Ananasik’s method involves approaching women in public spaces—malls, beaches, and nightspots—feigning interest in “local culture” before luring them back to private residences.
Observers have noted a disturbing pattern in Ananasik’s content, where he mocks the women he films, often portraying them as “cheap” or “easily seduced” to his Russian-speaking audience.
The reaction from Kenyans online has been one of pure vitriol. “First it was Yaytseslav in Roysambu, now this Ananasik guy. They think our women are props for their sick games,” one viral post on X (formerly Twitter) read.
Law enforcement sources suggest that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is now looking into the digital footprints of multiple foreign nationals who have recently visited Kenya under the guise of “budget tourism” but have left behind a trail of violated privacy.
Under Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019) and Sexual Offences Act, the non-consensual recording and distribution of intimate images or videos is a serious felony punishable by heavy fines and lengthy prison sentences.
Cybersecurity experts warn that these creators often leave the country before their victims even realize they have been filmed.
However, with the identity of Alex Ananasik now public, activists are calling for the immediate flagging of his passport and a thorough audit of his travel history within the East African region.
“These men are not tourists; they are digital colonizers,” said one Nairobi-based gender activist.
“They come here to exploit the economic vulnerability of our sisters and then sell their dignity for a few dollars on the dark web.”
As the hunt for both Trahov and Ananasik intensifies, the Kenyan hospitality industry is being urged to vet foreign “solo travelers” more carefully, particularly those seen wearing high-tech eyewear or filming extensively in residential Airbnbs.
