Be careful, your Facebook post may land you in jail

Ladies and gentlemen, did you know that your Facebook tag and or post may land you in jail or attract a heavy fine or both? Indeed, there are so many good things Facebook can do for you but in equal measure, there are many other things you shouldn’t be doing on Facebook to avoid trouble with the law. In Kenya, it’s now official that a Facebook tag and or post may lead one to court for a possible jail term or a very painful fine or both!

In April 2016, a man was ordered to pay an MP millions of Kenya shillings for defaming him on Facebook. The court ruled that the defendant must pay the MP Sh2 million general damages and Sh1.5 Million exemplary damages.