The man identified as William Hanga Mwazombo was apprehended on Thursday after the photos were widely circulated on Facebook.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) informed Kenyans of Mwazombo’s arrest adding that he was an employee at Well’s Fargo Security firm.

“Good Morning tweeps! Mr. William Hanga Mwazombo an employee of ’s Fargo Security firm was  yesterday & is currently in lawful custody for posting defamatory children photographs on the media. We thank you the members of the public for alerting us.,” the DCI tweeted.

Mwazombo's arrest comes after a public uproar on social media when the photos were shared on popular Kilimani Mums and Dads group.