Despite these heavy-handed responses to alternative voices, the government must surely appreciate the futility (not to mention the political consequences) of continuing to restrict the space for independent journalism and commentary to exist. 
Licha ya kuwepo majibu haya ya kimabavu dhidi ya sauti mbadala, kwa hakika, serikali haina budi kuutambua ubatili (bila kutaja matokeo ya kisiasa) wa kuendelea kubana uwepo wa fursa kwa uandishi wa habari na utoaji maoni ulio huru.