The Commission for Science and Technology (Costech) claimed the survey was unauthorized and threatened legal action but later dismissed the case, according to the same Citizen article.
Tume ya sayansi na teknolojia (Costech) ilidai kwamba utafiti huo haukuwa na kibali na ikatishia kuchukua hatua za kisheria lakini baadaye kesi ilifutwa, hii ni kwa mujibu wa makala hiyo hiyo ya gazeti la The Citizen.