PRESIDENT John Magufuli is expected to conduct a short tour of Mwanza region where, among other activities, he will address the Media Freedom Day gala audience.
The media day event will be held here
nationwide for the second year in a row. The coming of the president was
confirmed to the ‘Daily News’ here yesterday by the President of the
Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC), Mr Deo Nsokolo.
“Yes, we are aware that the president is coming and will be expected to address the Media Freedom Day commemoration tomorrow.
He has already confirmed his presence,”
said Mr Nsokolo. He did not go into more detail. However, the event’s
organising committee was busy yesterday making sure everything was in
order ahead of the global event.
Since he took office in 2015, President
Magufulli has been emphasizing that his administration would ensure
respect of press freedom in the country. He has called on media
stakeholders to cooperate with his government in realising the
commitment.
However, the Head of State remained
critical on some of what he has been calling irresponsible media whose
publications appear to tarnish the image of his government and the
entire nation
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