Despite widespread opposition from politicians, social media practitioners, donors and human rights activists, the bill was pushed through parliament with relatively little discussion or debate. 
Pamoja upinzani mkubwa dhidi ya hatua hiyo kutoka kwa makundi mbalimbali ya wanasiasa, wadau wa mitandao ya kijamii, wafadhili na wanaharakati wa haki za raia, muswada huo ulipitishwa bungeni baada ya mjadala mfupi.