Reports indicate that a phone repair technician (fundi simu) in a local market—allegedly part of a group referred to as "Wakubwa tu 18"—was accused of extracting private, intimate images (picha za uchi) from a client’s device.
Instead of wiping the data or respecting client confidentiality, the technician allegedly leaked (avujisha) the content to social media groups and WhatsApp channels. The "updated" aspect of this story refers to the rapid spread of these images and the subsequent backlash from the online community. wakubwa tu 18 fundi simu avujisha picha za uchi updated
Given this latest leak, do not wait until you are a victim. Take these steps before handing over your device: Reports indicate that a phone repair technician (fundi
Not all phone repair shops are shady, but this incident exposes a harsh reality: Your data is vulnerable the moment you hand over your unlocked phone. Back up and wipe
Many local technicians are talented at replacing screens or fixing charging ports, but they lack a code of ethics regarding personal data.
Red Flags to look for in a phone repair shop: