The controversial law was signed into law by the former President Jakaya Kikwete in May 2015, despite criticism from opposition politicians, social media practitioners, and human rights activists.
Sheria hiyo tata ilisainiwa kuwa sheria na rais wa zamani Jakaya Kikwete mwezi Mei 2015, pamoja na ukosoaji mkubwa kutoka kwa wanasiasa wa upinzani, wataalam wa mitandao ya kijamii, na wanaharakati wa haki za binadamu.