Laws that challenged press freedom

The Minister of Information, Sports, Culture and Arts, Mr Nape Nnauye addresses an occasion for commemorating the World Press Freedom Day in Mwanza. Seated (from left) are: UN Resident Coordinator Alvaro Rodriguez, Misa-Tan Chairman Simon Berege and High Court Judge In-Charge of the Lake Zone, Robert Makaramba. PHOTO | FILE

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While the Constitution provides for the freedom of expression as a whole, the situation on the ground has continued to be hostile to the very same freedom.