The bill assigns penalties to those who publish "fake news" and even to those who share it, potentially criminalizing social media users who may not fully understand the implications of simply sharing an article with friends. 
Nuswada huo unapendekeza adhabu kwa wale watakaochapisha "habari potofu" na hata wale watakaosambaza habari hizo, na kuweka uwezekano wa kuwaadhibu watumiaji wa mitandao ya kijamii ambao wanaweza wasioelewe kikamilifu matokeo ya kusambaza makala kwa marafiki.