A man has been sentenced to three years in jail after he was found guilty of insulting Tanzanian President John Magufuli on his Facebook page.

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Issac Abakuki, 40, was on Wednesday convicted by Arusha Resident Magistrate’s Court after he admitted committing the offence.

He was told to alternatively pay a fine of TSh7 million (Sh322,000) or serve the jail term.

Principal Resident Magistrate Augustino Rwezile said during the ruling, “If he fails to fulfill these requirements, he shall serve the jail term.”