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
1 wks
Reach
226,188
Power
239$
Sentiment
8.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 2 8.50 0.34% +10% 59,734,213 226,188 $63,000 239$
Totals 2 59,734,213 226,188 $63,000 239$
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Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Mr Jerry Silaa, the Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology, spoke at the rebranding event. 8

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: First 100 days of Yas: Celebrating innovation, honours and quality services for Tanzanians

Tanzania Tanzania: Minister for Information, Communication, and Information Technology, Jerry Silaa, directed that by May 12, 2025, all communication towers in rural areas must be completed. 8

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzania sets deadline for activation of 758 rural communication towers

Tanzania Tanzania: Minister for Information, Communication, and Information Technology Jerry Silaa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for startups. 8

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Government kicks off consultations for Tanzania’s first startup policy

Tanzania Tanzania: Mr Jerry Silaa, the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, made the announcement regarding the reassessment of telecom companies' share listing requirements. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Govt to reassess telecom companies' necessity to list shares on DSE

Tanzania Tanzania: Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Jerry Silaa, reaffirmed the government's readiness to engage in dialogue. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Law that compels telecom firms to list on stock exchange for review

Tanzania Tanzania: Jerry 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. 7

Mwananchi: Utekelezaji Sheria ya Epoca 2016 kwa kampuni za simu kufanyiwa tathmini

Tanzania Tanzania: Jerry Silaa launched the 'Sitapeliki' campaign to combat online fraud and scams. 9

Mwananchi: Serikali yazindua "Sitapeliki" kudhibiti vitendo vya utapeli, ulaghai mitandaoni