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Telling rumours, publishing false statements is not criminal offence - Court

Punishment for false publication is a maximum fine of Sh5 million or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or both. [Courtesy]

The High Court has ruled that publication of false statements, rumours or alarming reports is not a criminal offence.

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