×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Election results row: Tanzania orders Clouds FM, TV off air

TCRA ordered it shut for seven days [Photo: Clouds Media]

Popularly known for its wide scope in handling entertainment issues, Tanzania’s broadcasting house Clouds TV and FM stations have today August 27 been banned from broadcasting by the country’s communication regulatory commission.

The stations were ordered off air by the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) for seven days. This follows after the station announced election statistics that had not been approved by the National Electoral Commission.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902