Jerry Silaa

Jerry Silaa

politician Tanzania

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
89,691
Power
95$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 1 7.00 0.15% +0% 59,734,213 89,691 $63,000 95$
Totals 1 59,734,213 89,691 $63,000 95$
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Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Jerry Silaa is the Minister for Communication and Information Technology who attended the award ceremony on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzania wins global e-health award for innovative digital health card

Tanzania Tanzania: Mr. Jerry Silaa issued a warning about banning non-compliant social media platforms in Tanzania. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzania vows tougher action on defiant social media platforms

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jerry Silaa is the Information Minister who announced the blocking of social media platform X due to pornographic content. 5

BBC: Tanzania blocks X because of pornography, says Information Minister Jerry Silaa

Tanzania Tanzania: Mr Jerry Silaa has confirmed that the government has blocked access to the social media platform X due to its hosting of pornographic content. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzanian government confirms blocking of X (Twitter) over pornographic content

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Information Minister Jerry Silaa has acknowledged the hacking and assured MPs in parliament that the affected government social media accounts had since been secured. 7

BBC: Access to the social media site restricted after police account targeted by hackers