Annexture CH 01 and noted that it clearly confirms that the Government uses Clubhouse to communicate with the public. Whether that is an official communication channel is a different story that will unfold shortly. Nevertheless, it suffices to point out here that Section 5 of the Media Services Act, Act No.12 of 2016 establishes the Director of Information Services who shall be appointed by the President of the URT. Section 5(2)(a) of the Act states further that the said Director shall be the Chief Government Spokesperson. Section 5(2)(b) of the same Act designates him as a principal advisor to the government in all matters related to strategic communication, publication of news and the function of the media industry. In our scrutiny, we then turned to Section 3 of the Media Services Act which defines electronic media as a "mode of communication of content to the public by television, radio, video, cinema, e-newspaper or by any other electronic means and devices including social media, applications, and any other related means". (Emphasis is ours). Neither party told the court through what media or under which law the government official communications is prescribed. In a bid to understand the government official communications to the public, we consulted the e-Government Act, Act No. 10 of 2019 regulating e-Government services. Of particular interest was Sections 27 and 28(d) of that Act. Section 27 provides for recognition of e-Government Services. It adds that without prejudice to any other written law, the Government institution may provide services in electronic form. It is our view that the government communication with the public is one of such services. Section 28(d) of the Act states that: a government institution shall, for proper delivery of e-Government Services - (d) use appropriate channels and languages that enable citizens to access government services based on available technologies. This too cements the view that government services including the supply of information on strategic projects and others are part included in the provision of the cited statute. From the two laws cited, the Media Services Act and the e-Government Act, it can 7

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