Despite constitutional provisions safeguarding freedom of expression and the press, the reality on the ground often tells a different story for Tanzanian journalists. Instances of censorship, arrests, media shutdowns, and harassment of journalists are not uncommon. Laws such as the Cybercrimes Act and the Electronic and Postal Communications Act (EPOCA) have been widely criticised by human rights organisations and press freedom advocates for containing vague clauses that are frequently used to silence dissent and stifle critical journalism. These legal frameworks provide broad powers to authorities, enabling them to suspend publications, revoke broadcasting licenses, or even arrest journalists on charges that critics argue are politically motivated.