Gossip becomes harassment to Janet Mbugua

A trending “exposé” claimS that popular media personality Janet Mbugua has been betrayed. Actress Sarah Hassan of has been accused of dating her former husband. Thousands of strangers dissected Janet’s private life, speculating about her marriage, mocked her pain, and hurled insults disguised as opinions. For many, this was just social media drama. But for women in the public eye — especially journalists — it’s much more than that. It’s harassment, amplified by digital platforms that reward outrage and rumor.