Tanzania restricting public officers from revealing some information to the public (Public Service Act of 1962). However the Act is currently under review with the aim of introducing a new piece of legislation on access to information. This new legislation is expected to address shortcomings found in the Public Leadership Code of 1985 regarding information about properties to be declared by leaders. Restrictions which presently do not allow District Police Commanders to provide information and regulations for the private sector will also be covered. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 Average score: 1.1 1.7 Civil society in general and media lobby groups actively advance the cause of media freedom. ANALYSIS: Tanzania is rich in civil society and media lobby groups and there is no doubt that they are very active in advancing their cause. Some of the major media lobby groups are MISA-Tanzania Chapter, Press Union, Media Council, TAMWA, JET, JM, TUJ, JAZZ etc. It is believed that there are over 8,000 registered civil society groups in the country. Some of the recent activities carried out by these lobby groups are: Advocacy for a new media, information and broadcasting policy and a push for the reform of existing media legislation, especially the 6 laws that have been identified as infringing upon media freedom in the country. Overall, civil society activities in Tanzania were regarded as erratic with groups vying for attention depending on issues of the day (esAfrican Media Barometer - Tanzania 2006 9