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 yenye utata ilitiwa saini na Rais wa zamani Jakaya Kikwete mnamo Mei 2015, pamoja na kukosolewa na wanasiasa wa upinzani, wabunge wa mitandao ya kijamii, na wanaharakati wa haki za binadamu.