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You can be arrested, jailed for forwarding fake messages on coronavirus

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has warned the public against forwarding incorrect information regarding the coronavirus in Kenya.

Speaking during a media briefing at the Kenyatta National Hospital, the CS said it is illegal to spread such information and those found guilty will face the full force of the law.

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