TV47 journalist Billy Miya alleges that the Tanzanian government is personally targeting him and his co-host, Mbaruk Mwalimu, due to their critical reporting on President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration.

• Billy Miya claims an insider at his workplace was paid Ksh150 million to betray them and provide information to the Tanzanian government.
• The Maskani 47 show hosts have been critical of Tanzanian politics, drawing sharp reactions.
• Tanzania has a documented history of suppressing journalists, with Reporters Without Borders ranking it 95th out of 180 countries in their 2025 World Press Freedom Index.