Jerry Silaa
TanzaniapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jerry Silaa is a Tanzanian politician currently serving as the Minister of Communications and Information Technology. He has been actively involved in promoting digital literacy and security in Tanzania, particularly in response to the rise of online fraud. Recently, he launched the 'Sitapeliki' campaign aimed at educating the public on how to avoid online scams.
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Jerry Silaa, the then Minister for Communications and Information Technology, discussed the challenges faced by telecom companies and the need for a market-driven approach.
Speaker summons TCRA, CMSA over delayed telecom firms’ listingTanzania· 2026-06-20
Jerry Silaa was the former Minister for Lands who supervised the unlawful demolition of a residential house.
Ex-lands minister, others liable for Sh3.18bn house demolitionTanzania· 2026-02-04
Jerry Silaa was the former Minister for Lands who supervised the unlawful demolition of a residential house.
Ex-lands minister liable for Sh3.18bn house demolitionTanzania· 2026-02-03Jerry Silaa described Sharon as one of the most trusted journalists covering Parliament.
Mwananchi Communications Ltd journalist, Sharon Sauwa, laid to restTanzania· 2025-08-21
Mr Jerry Silaa is the Minister of Communications and Information Technology who introduced the digital address identity system.
Nearly half a million students apply for loans via digital residential IDTanzania· 2025-08-17
Jerry Silaa is the Minister for Communication and Information Technology who attended the award ceremony on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Tanzania wins global e-health award for innovative digital health cardTanzania· 2025-07-08
Incumbent Ukonga MP Jerry Silaa is seeking a second term.
Nomination process for Tanzania’s ruling party kicks off amid return of political heavyweightsTanzania· 2025-06-29
Mr. Jerry Silaa issued a warning about banning non-compliant social media platforms in Tanzania.
Tanzania vows tougher action on defiant social media platformsTanzania· 2025-06-25Jerry Silaa is the information minister who announced the blocking of social media platform X due to pornographic content.
Tanzania blocks X because of pornography
Ghana· 2025-06-05
Jerry Silaa is the Information Minister who announced the blocking of social media platform X due to pornographic content.
Tanzania blocks X because of pornography, says Information Minister Jerry Silaa
United Kingdom· 2025-06-04Mr Jerry Silaa has confirmed that the government has blocked access to the social media platform X due to its hosting of pornographic content.
Tanzanian government confirms blocking of X (Twitter) over pornographic contentTanzania· 2025-06-04Information Minister Jerry Silaa has acknowledged the hacking and assured MPs in parliament that the affected government social media accounts had since been secured.
Access to the social media site restricted after police account targeted by hackersUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-21
Minister Jerry Silaa said the funds will support several key initiatives.
Tanzania allocates Sh73 billion to expand national ICT backboneTanzania· 2025-05-16Minister Jerry Silaa revealed that the number of internet users had grown by 32.3 percent.
Tanzania’s digital economy sees surge in mobile, internet, financial servicesTanzania· 2025-05-16
Jerry Silaa is the current Member of Parliament and Minister for Information, Technology and Communication, likely to remain in his constituency.
Kitendawili, vita ya majimbo mapyaTanzania· 2025-05-14
Minister Jerry Silaa praised the girls' innovation and emphasised the importance of closing the gender gap in the technology sector.
Tanzanian schoolgirls invent ballot-counting device, appeal for government supportTanzania· 2025-04-16
Mr Jerry Silaa, the Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology, spoke at the rebranding event.
First 100 days of Yas: Celebrating innovation, honours and quality services for TanzaniansTanzania· 2025-04-09
Minister for Information, Communication, and Information Technology, Jerry Silaa, directed that by May 12, 2025, all communication towers in rural areas must be completed.
Tanzania sets deadline for activation of 758 rural communication towersTanzania· 2025-03-15
Minister for Information, Communication, and Information Technology Jerry Silaa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for startups.
Government kicks off consultations for Tanzania’s first startup policyTanzania· 2025-03-15
Jerry Silaa appointed six members of the board before the sector was transferred to the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports.
Bodi ya Ithibati ya wanahabari yazinduliwa, majukumu yatajwaTanzania· 2025-03-03
Mr Jerry Silaa, the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, made the announcement regarding the reassessment of telecom companies' share listing requirements.
Govt to reassess telecom companies' necessity to list shares on DSETanzania· 2025-02-22
Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Jerry Silaa, reaffirmed the government's readiness to engage in dialogue.
Law that compels telecom firms to list on stock exchange for reviewTanzania· 2025-02-21Jerry Silaa, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stated that the government is ready to return to the negotiating table with stakeholders in the communications sector.
Utekelezaji Sheria ya Epoca 2016 kwa kampuni za simu kufanyiwa tathminiTanzania· 2025-02-20Jerry Silaa launched the 'Sitapeliki' campaign to combat online fraud and scams.
Serikali yazindua "Sitapeliki" kudhibiti vitendo vya utapeli, ulaghai mitandaoniTanzania· 2025-02-20
Jerry Silaa launched the campaign 'Sitapeliki' aimed at educating the public about online fraud.
Maofisa 12 wa LBL mbaroni, kampeni 'Sitapeliki' yazinduliwaTanzania· 2025-02-20
