Erick, Allan Wadi was charged under section 132 of the penal code. 'Undermining the authority of a public officer'. The law still exists. On Sep 24, 2016 2:57 PM, "Mildred Achoch via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Alex Watila said: "I think if someone insults you, you sue for liable because you have to prove to the courts that what was said was not true." The majority of we common wananchi cannot afford to go to court every time someone insults us. ( Actually most wananchi can't affort to go to court, period.) Is there another channel that people can use to settle such matters out of court? Ahmed Mohamed Maawy said: "Insult in Swahili means "Kutukana". In which case the response to an insulting person (a fool) is to keep quiet. Arguing with a fool is foolish. This does not look so good in many ways for a public figure like him." I agree it is not wise to argue with a fool but disagree with keeping quiet. Silence is not always the best policy. Again, is there a channel, outside court, that people can use? Regarding the issue of public figures, I think they too have a right to not be insulted, their privacy to be respected and also the right to speak out against any real or perceived insults. Dialogue is key. Regards, Mildred Achoch. Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 4:29 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

A Tanzanian lecturer has been charged with insulting President John Magufuli in a WhatsApp message, a senior police official said on Friday, *bringing the number of people charged under a tough new cybercrimes law to 10.*

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tanzania-president-idUSKCN11T14C?il=0 <http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tanzania-president-idUSKCN11T14C?il=0> Tanzanian lecturer charged with insulting president on WhatsApp <http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tanzania-president-idUSKCN11T14C?il=0> www.reuters.com A Tanzanian lecturer has been charged with insulting President John Magufuli in a WhatsApp message, a senior police official said on Friday, bringing the number of people charged under a tough new cybercrimes law to 10.

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