The individual known as "Why Me" (Francis Kapwepwe) was arrested and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment with hard labor on two counts of hate speech and inciting tribal hatred in Zambia. He was accused of making statements that expressed hatred toward people based on their tribe, which violates Zambia's laws against hate speech and tribal discrimination. The case highlights Zambia's effort to curb divisive rhetoric and promote social cohesion. His legal representative expressed satisfaction with the judgment, emphasizing the fairness and independence of the judicial process. The arrests and sentencing served as a warning against fueling division and hatred in society.
Additionally, after his release, "Why Me" faced new allegations and investigations related to similar hate speech offenses, though no new arrest had been confirmed at that time.
