WhatsApp defamation: What you need to know

Casual WhatsApp conversations are increasingly spiralling into major defamation lawsuits in the country, as courts treat digital messages, voice notes, and group chats as permanent and public records whose legal implications are as significant as those of traditional means of communication, such as print media, radio and television.

A man chatting on phone. Though social media platforms are fun and exciting, lawyer Tumwesigye advises people to think carefully before posting, especially if they are attacking others.