Ex-cop Linda Okello on how viral photo of her in a 'tight' police skirt turned her life upside down
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- Опубліковано 19 вер 2023
- Now a behaviour therapist based in the US, Linda recalls how the unsolicited attention and fame brought trouble to her doorstep as she became one of the most searched people on Google.
she wasn't body shamed. she was being praised. she looked great.
I can bet my $100 you didn’t watch the video. Miss Okello had to leave her job because she was being harassed. She didn’t see it as being praised. She had to leave the country due to this irresponsible picture which disrupted her career. The Kenyan police could’ve protected her by pulling down that picture.
@@mannyq.manuel6124 when can i get that 100 dollars? i watched the video twice before commenting. she was being praised by so many that the people she worked for was JEALOUS. no one in the video was saying her body looked bad.
THEY WERE PRAISING HOW GREAT SHE LOOKED.
that is not body shaming. the shame goes to her bosses who mistreated her because they were jealous of her 15 minutes of fame. NOW where's my money?
Am seeing there is a period of success which has been knocking on your door for a very long period of time but you don't know how to open for it in your life. And there are dreams you have been getting at night which you forget when you wake up, some times you hear someone calling you but the voice disappears, and when your in a room alone you always have the feeling that your not alone. And some times you wake up from your sleep in the morning when your feeling tired from no where. And financially, you always gets money but it always passes through your hands without doing what's its supposed to do. And people has been turning onto your back even at the last moments. My spirits are showing me alot about you. There people blocking your luck and wants to destroy your life by sending you evil spirits🏞
With 7 years skirt Uniform?
@@psychic1AliKarimreadigs were you talking about me? lots of people go through those things.
First time listening to her story and i can honestly say that this was a blessing in disguise
In other words, what the devil meant to harm her, God meant for good.
You are not her
Girls from the lakeside are naturally blessed. I don't understand how that was any of her fault. She's beautiful.
They can have body sura ni ya chura though😂
And the others are not? What is blessing, according to you?
@@zippyk.6277 I don't understand why you are bitter. That's just my opinion, you have yours too. Please heal......
Yeah we know that you are blessed but do you know how damaged she cost 😢
Wewe unaona sura ya chura mahali?@@babangidaomolos5104
She is a strong woman. I love her courage.
Linda is one of the greatest police officer I have had an encounter with...when she was an assistant base commander in karuri I had a old pick-up and she always kept encouraging me and said "siku moja utanunua mpya"..it came to pass
Waow may God bless you
Where does a corporal have the capacity to be assistant base commander? Don't just comment
@@rickm3692don't comment what you know nothing about,otherwise tutakushangaa😅😅😅
True. She was a decent human being. Only that good police men/ women are a rare breed
@@rickm3692 I don't know about Police force and ranks.. infact I will stand to be corrected..but she really took care of us in Ruaka when she was in karuri 2010-2013...I only used to hear over a radio call "Base commander"..I don't know what it means though less concerned
I love her ascent, she's soo calm & compuse. Handle the issue very well
True.
Do you mean 'ascent', as in upward mobility, or 'accent', as in speech?
@isaaca6445 the answer is "yes"
i am so glad that officer Okello is now in America, we are lucky to have her here.
This is one friend I cannot afford to lose! She's very warm hearted and has a big soul. May God guide you to better Linda
I like the way the interviewer is asking relevant questions
What's her name? Alikuwa tuko but nmesahau jina
Linda Okello is down to earth , a happy soul! Wish her well.
She is definitely a beautiful woman with a beautiful spirit treated in a very ugly way which was not caused by her. I wish her future success and I hope all of us learn to handle these situations better for the future.
Any traditional woman with good values will not wear a tight dress like that.
You give her so much compliments for an unmarried woman. Come on bro. Do you see a wedding ring?
@@edobwoyanother bro who allows his brain to run out of his head cos he saw a beautiful woman.
She definitely wasn't treated well but she brought it on herself alright.
she wasn't treated well yet she benefited from the fame and attention it brought if you ask me deep down she is not complaining rather happy she went viral.. Don't be so gulible dude.
Beautifull and intelligent 💯👌
I remember seeing her on Kiambu road when she stopped our matatu by reading her name through her name tag and i was surprised to see that she wasn't the way she was potrayed by social media photos... Media can be toxic. Stand strong gal
The people who take photos and videos of other people without consent should be sued
That's not news in Kenya
Its not illegal to take photos in public, there is no expectation of privacy in public you create it yourself or be ready for the repurcussions
Sa ata if you sue someone what are you going to get? Majority of Kenyans wamesota bana😂
I will do it to in public
@@nodayzofff Wamesota and yet they have time and resources to take photos and videos of someone without their consent and even post it without consent. The day they will be sue or bitten to a palp is the day they will learn everyone has a right to their image.
The person who took the photo projected her to greatness
Exactly, everything happens for a reason
Yeah
Body shaming cost her dearly in her career and personal embarrassed. Happy to hear she's thriving and didn't give up, she has a humble and commendable spirit
How and where was she shamed?
And she is beautiful
That was not body shaming...let's get facts right.
@@felixodongo8204 You know, I have discovered that most feminists (or impostors for that matter) just pick words and terminologies whose meaning they have no idea of. At no time was Linda body-shamed. Instead, men were drooling over her body, in admiration, not in disapproval but this one here has been hearing the term "body-shaming" and goes about using it ignorantly
@@felixodongo8204 Thank you for that 😊 I was to point out the same👍
It is rare to find insightful interviewers in our media houses and platforms; job well done here! Great interviewer I must say.
The feature is good but the interviewer skills need work. She keeps interjecting, completing Linda's sentences and asking close ended questions which require just 1 or 2 word answers. The outcome is that you hear her voice too much
Women,stop hating your fellow women! Stop THE CURSE CIRCLE!
I really know ladies you're your own enemies! It was very long time ago and why do still follow her after even after she quit dirty police job!??!... Media w/men are sometimes petty!!!... Even in this interview she is so cool but I find the interviewer is biased still!
many wemen are supporting her. unaongea kuusu nn
@@MyJOSE2013uongoo, iyo ni yako 70% of women were trolling her go back to those comments,an enemy of a woman is a woman
An exemplary strong lady who rises up after so much degradation
I'm so happy that she emerged victorious after being subjected to such misery and humiliation. I love her fighting spirit.
"The uniform was issued to me 7 years ago" This is shameful of the National Police Service. How do you expect a person to wear the same clothes for 7 years? How? How? How?
A very sad story!
She chose to wear an old uniform.
@@play030 That was all she had at the time...
EXACTLY!!
True
They don't give us uniform
Intelligence, beauty and resilience. What a wonderful wombman. Her lemonade is an inspiration. 👏🏾
Girl look for that guy took your picture coz if not for him ungekuwa hapa kulipa ushuri na tear gas congratulations you're not like vera ❤❤
She took them to court
Bullshit! She is where she is because of her own hard work.
She never knew who it was@@Major_Okwiri
True
Shame to Police seniors who mistreated Linda Okello
Very sad that she had to go through persecution & victimization but little did she know it was the beginning of her Blessings. She is a perfect example of why we should still persevere even when we are at our lowest.✊🏾
AGREED.
She been blessed 😩
i agreed whit him amebarikiwa mungu anaesa funga mlango ngine alafu afungue ingine ya baraka
What a blessing in disguise very humble lady
This story is a perfect example of why the entire Kenya National Police Service needs a complete overhaul. It is unacceptable why this intelligent hard working woman was put through what she went through. Congrats to her for having the courage to move past that experience.
Can't agree more!
There will be no reforms that will change our police service,every time there is regime change they pretend to implement changes but little impact is realized.
The person who did this act to Linda was out for evil and should repent and ask for forgiveness so sad to hear the story. When evil police officers stealing colluding with criminals can't be photography. An innocent lady God will reward you.
what if the police has dress code?? wewe unaweza enda ofisi na sagging trouser? no.
So you are advocating for them to dress unprofessional?
She is a strong woman, others could have been depressed forever.❤
Depressed for what!!
good question....for what
Wapi likes za Linda 2024🖐❤
ndio maana Napenda our Luopean community 😂❤ ilike the way they speak their self na ndio maana wao ni serikali
This photo made us won😂while making challenge of kenya female police vs Nigerian n uganda female police
Uko na memory, linda hutushindania daily
The comparison became such a big joke
I'm glad she didn't get into depression and loose her way. May God bless you Linda
Positive move
depression imekuwa fashion? nonzenz
With such a behind how do you allow yourself to fall into depression SURELY..
That's a MONEY MAKER right There
Nowadays people are so weak. Depression everywhere 😂..People ought to learn to handle life pressures.
This was the making of you. Your beauty as a woman should be celebrated. How many years ago did this happen. Pure victimization.😢
Do Linda’s former bosses genuinely want to say that they hadn’t seen her in that skirt in the 7 years that she wore it to work? In fact, the people that snapped her never complained but, praised her. Tf?
Hypocrisy of high level, yes she wore it everyday
7 years wearing that dress..... aaaish lies
And what is wrong? Should she choose how her body will grow... Woman womaaannn ask God for an ass too
Linda Okello, you should never feel bad at all appearing in that uniform. In Nigeria, we feel you are a model Police officer who should be emulated by women Police officers everywhere in the world. Anyone, or your Senior officer who brings you before a Disciplinary Panel because of how fitting your uniform was on your body is your enemy. They are jealous of your natural beauty. God is with you Linda. Stay blessed.
Definitely true, Linda we Nigerians and Africans love you
Keep strong... Several people are suffering too with different fake allegations and subsequent uncalled punishment. God bless you
Sorry. This is Kenya, not Nigeria
'duke6318, and so what that it is Kenya, not Nigeria?
@duke6318
What's so special about Kenya? Blackmailing an officer?
I actually really feel sorry for her. Social media can be so toxic
Absolutely true 109%
Say it again social media can create a problem to someone cse some of the repoters the way way the report is not good
Say it again social media can create a problem to someone cse some of the repoters the way way the report is not good
Pitia kwanguuu akhy please mnifikishe one thousand only forty remaining
Body shamming but she’s built her whole social media page not on any other contribution to societal issues but bum bum aka her ass. Victimization at its finest
It's good to learn that she made something good out of the bad situation.
All in all she's prospering the power of not giving up!!❤keep pushing on
The treatment of this young woman is a reflection of the society she is born and raised
We in Ghana 🇬🇭 support you.
What do you know about Kenya?
@@vivianmwende7551 what does this has to do with knowing Kenya? This about moral values and how bad we treat each other in our society. Or did someone told you we are lernen about geography lessons?? If you don't have something to comment, it is will be better for you not to comment.
@@bahillosleepinggiant3446 ummm just so you know it's my phone I'm using and you were attacking my country.. At least now you have manners to comment with an inclusion of the whole society. Your comment seemed biased. I actually wanted to talk about how Ghana amongst the west countries can't stand each other's sight but umm.. Lemme preserve my intellect for the African forums. 😌
@@vivianmwende7551 I am not attacking your country. It seems like you are the only Kenyan who didn't understand my comment. What I said, is the painful truth. Not only in Kenyan! any bad behaviour or attitude from a group of people is the reflection of the society. Because the society that you are born and raised makes you the person you are. It seems like you just want to understand things the way you want them to be. There are Kenyans who support the comment I made. You can disagree with me and I don't have problem about, but the way you approach me is not the way to approach people you don't know.
Maybe you need to think first be reacting and not reacting before thinking.
Linda's body is unique to most of Kenya . That's why they got personal with her
Linda is eloquent and knows her space. Continue soaring high dia.
This is a lovely interview. I’m glad that she came out and expressed herself and how she was treated by the force and especially women. I think she’s very graceful and whoever took the picture, tried to portray her provocatively but the truth was she wasn’t even aware.
Thanks for hearing from you, Linda
Because of being a strong lady.
Everything happens with a reason and God always knew what was best for you
When you go through difficulties,God has a better plan for you.Kudos Linda.
It's great how she handled it so strongly and maturely
Linda waambie kama mwalimu wa maths hapa ni wapi walifikiria hutaenda mbali bt God ni nani ❤
True
Kabisa
A blessing in disguise indeed,keep shining.
Your humility is on another level. Keep reaching the stars...
Those who shamed Linda and caused her all that pain were just jealous of her.
In case you decide to think of how people fill about you, that's how same people get confused, because u have allowed ghosts to live in your mind.
You what you will start fighting your own shadow.
@@aliathmani7165😊😊
@@aliathmani7165 ,are you alright?
@@chancepeace2064 😀😀😀 hp u a doing 👍
thts right remember they will pay for tht
She was condemned and betrayed by a fellow woman.
Exactly how did a fellow woman condemn her...?
@@WambuiNdungu She said it herself
Jealousy.
@@WambuiNdunguhave you not heard how her immediate boss then handled her after the trending pic? The punishments, the reporting her to media, the unfair transfer, the bashing from collegues, her female boss did that!!
Women !!! Real definition ya shetani mwenyewe
Am honoured to be a Linda too😊,God used your setback to bless you with a comeback!!! Kudos with the interviewer too,she asked the right questions,keep it up gal!!
No matter what we love you so so much. You were looking great on that day. People were jealous of you plain and simple. Sorry about what you went through.
Yeah especially her female bosses
Thank you Linda Okello for the incisive commentary on your past experience in the police force. I love the way you decided to move on without wasting time expending your energy on fighting negative forces from fellow women. Gees from Zimbabwe
This must have been very traumatic to go through all of that because she is well endowed with a nice trunk. I am very glad God opened other doors for her and I pray she soars high.
That terrible situation for her worked out as her blessing and this humble lady turned negative to positive 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
And the her new course of study and career is very telling of her character... May God continue to bless her 💪🏿❤️🙏🏿
True. Even if police wanted to spoil for her but little did they know she was going to get abroad, a very stress free life!!! 1 am happy to see you happy again after very long time! ❤
Im really sorry for what you went through Linda 😢
Im happy you're thriving now my dear
such a great woman.. so articulate, so brilliant, very composed.... very intelligent.. these are the kind of people our police service deserved more! wueh, Linda, nakupenda bure..
She was n yes she is pretty... good to hear she overcame all that n she is doing very well
Oh ,and her figure 8 😅😅wah ,my gal u looked and still are beautiful
Where do you stay in US Afandi Nyae ya Okello?
She trended those days but she sounds a humble soul
Kwani hauwezi trend ukiwa mhumble? Wtf
@@nodayzofff Are you listening to yourself!!??Mafeelings pelekea Ruto
@@magarematara8919😂😂😂😂
Wow, I loved the interview. She was open and such a humble strong woman...
Wish her all the best...
People are on social media completely naked and no one shame them but this innocent woman for wearing a tight skirt this is a joke can u imagine
Thats what i thought
A woman’s worst enemy is another woman.
Thanks God her life changed for the better.
Not true - in this case its a man(photographer) & a media house that hang her out to dry!
im not any woman's enemy unless unikanyage. nitoe kwa hio list
Pretty much
@@MyJOSE2013 Mimi pia. I refuse with all of me to treat a man better than my fellow women.
Wanawake wote ni mashetani l am sorry .. even female siblings
God is good All The Time. Thanks to That photo it made you move further from harassment n having a Peace of mind. God Bless You Linda. Our Police Force is still analogue. I was in police force(GSU) 33 years ago n I had to leave coz I wasn't Happy the way my boss was treating me. I was happy there after
All the best Linda. Such a beautiful lady being victimized
Kenya nayo wueh..
Have heard her story and I really feel sorry for her. She is such an intelligent lady!! All the best in Linda.
How does intelligence correlate with morals and police ethical standards
Her name, Linda literally means *beautiful* in Spanish. And we can all see why!
I never thought for a moment that, that photo could've taken her to hell and back, oh dear. I feel really sad. But am glad she has found her footing and doing much better than she would have had she stayed on with the police force. I hope the photographer is aware of his actions (it could not have been a woman!).
😂me to man,😊
She was denounced and sold out by a fellow woman. God wanted her to be where she is though
Was the photographer & media house a woman?
@@WambuiNdungu Her superior was a lady and she ought to have figured this out and solved it within the rule of the law not bullying. Taking a photo is one thing while instigating sever punishments and still following her to all the stations she transferred to torment her is another different thing
Linda I love your brave attitude towards all that happened
You made an opportunity out of a bad situation
All the best in your professional advancement
I remember this photo-and yes; I, too, Googled the Officer to find out more.
And yes, I defended her on Facebook because I wondered how does a woman achieve the rank of corporal and not be a member in good standing in the service???
Linda, you represented the women of Kenya in a remarkable way.
And continue to do so!
Like seriously how do you punish a person because of their beauty??
😂 crazy right ????
Imagine
Beauty or sluttery?
Surely !
Imagine .
The moral of the story; Everything happens for a reason, and never ever regret what's happening or what happened in your life😊
Say it loud 🔊 😊
Great interview. Linda is awesome and strong.
Linda you are such an ambitious lady and full of encouragement... Thanks so much dear
How comes nobody is talking about Ann Nyathira? Much love girl 💝
Linda is so beautiful and the way she speaks she is the kind of police we want in Kenya. Imagine her giving a press brief about an incident. And again dressing like that is no offence , civil servants wear more tight clothes than her....I salute her
What a brave lady. She fought the matrix. Thank you so much for this story. Social media is very toxic. You are a Queen.
lol what matrix? just stop that crap. it is crappy how even the police force punished her for something she has no control over but can we just send our condolences and stop this weird theories.
@@isimioyekunlemarktaiwo3643 the system created to oppress/control is the matrix.
Pole sana nyamin. That's life, everything works for our good. Pleasure to hear you are doing great. God bless.
A journey of resilience and determination!
stay strong, the world is getting weird with some people being irresponsible on social media.
You are so so Amazing my dear you are an epitome to the girl child, continue shinning Linda wherever you are hii inchi yetu ni ya fitina tupu.
I love her courage...Great interview anything happen for a reason...
Brilliant brilliant! Keep soaring, Madam Linda 👏
Exceptionally gorgeous women in society, throughout history, have always drawn all kinds of attention from both men and other women alike. Men have wanted to be with them, women have wanted be them. It has always been as much a curse to them, as it has, been a blessing. It all depends on how they choose to use this God-given attribute that everyone adores.
In Kenya we have had our famous "slayqueens" or "socialites". Some have become proud successes and others have managed to make an absolute shame of themselves. Linda Okello had the opportunity of becoming a social media "assfluencer" after leaving the police, but clearly, her parents did a good job at raising her. Now, she can stand as an ideal role model to our young girls out there, many of whom think that the smartest way to a good life is shaking their buttocks on social media and offering their bodies to the highest bidders.
We need more stories like this. Linda is educated, wise, and elegant through and through. We wish her all the best in her personal and professional life. May other gorgeous young Kenyan women out there not fall into the notorious slay queen trap...but if they do, we hope they be wise about it and come out unscathed and successful.
Am seeing there is some of your family members who goes to a traditional healer and using evil spirits to block all your luck and destroy your life🥰
God normally allows us to be mocked before He makes you" He turns your sorrows into Joy,That is what has happened to this lady.Cheer up Linda.Your tormentors will bow down up you
Very intelligent Linda, composed and quite sober, with a focus. May GOD expand you
Linda was a victim and still innocent from malicious online shaming but she didn't deserve this kind of open discrimination especially from police service
victim gani,,,,nyash ilifungua milango , sahi angekuwa analia but ata yeh anajua, ilimfungulia mlango
@@groovy5357you did not get the point
Online shaming aje and we're praising her a$$?
@@groovy5357 hawa wasee wanatafuta kitu ya kukasirikia tu, walenge
How was she shamed by the media? The public loved her look, no one was bullying her
It is sad this woman had to go through such a traumatizing experience just because of the terrible thoughts of other people unclean minds.
I pray she continues to grow, Excell, and as she mentioned turn this lemon experience into a lemonade Blessing!
Much Success to you Queen!👍🏾💪🏾🎯💯
She has a Great Figure,The Boss who transferred her was just jealous 😢
What upsets me more is the fact that she was summoned to a kangaroo court to answer charges for dressing indecently. What a joke.
so what kama police force ina dressing code?
Imagine how God works....... everything happens with a purpose! Now those who were fighting her, are ashamed of seeing progress.
Aki kabisa
true
Kabisa wanaendelea tu na kucollect 50 ya unga na nyama shenzi sana hao . Linda is going to outshine 100 times
@Linda Okello I’m glad to learn that you picked yourself up and used their ignorance to better yourself. Keep pushing the Almighty God is on your side.
Linda, you're an inspiration to many. I shall not focus on the shameful Police Force and the way you were treated. I choose to celebrate your triumph under the circumstances, and for being true to yourself. They tried to take away your dignity, and it opened new opportunities and brought you blessings instead. Good luck as you continue pursuing your new career, and God bless 🙏🏾
Linda Akello, you rock, Nyamama! 👍🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I thought all police officers are from hell, kumbe we have such humble and kind souls like Linda.
😂😂 you're not alone. Esp. female ones whom I've encountered on the road. Wah!
😂😂😂😂
To the person who took the photo and almost pulled her life diwn, how do you feel in your conscience?
Linda you one awesome person we have interacted in line of duty May God bless you and all the best in your future endevours
Happy you made lemonade out of this situation and many blessings 🎉❤🎉to you dear...cyber bullying is really horrible
For me the interviewer ROCKS, beauty and everything
More love from Liberia, Linda. You are such a lovely person.
Our society has screwed mentality. They focus on non beneficial issues rather than make their politicians accountable for the mess they have put the country in. Love your body Linda and don't let anybody put you down and shame your body.
This is why you don't pay attention to social media trolls, and how even at your workplace some people won't love your light.
But she can't help how she looks that's natural love her ❤
When Allah comes to redirect you,It comes with alot of confusion,pain,shame.
People in your circle may not understand you,but if Allah does.
Who is there to stand against His purpose for you.
We need people to push us,if you understand.
You forgive and do the work you're called for not what you wanted or wished.
May you be guided Linda.
Inspire someone,this earth is hard.
Good words of wisdom and very spiritually on point.
Powerful