Tanzania, May 22 -- Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania positions itself to become one of Africa's major energy economies, a growing debate is emerging over whether ordinary citizens truly know what is happening in the country's petroleum industry.

From the gas fields of Songo Songo and Mnazi Bay to fresh exploration prospects in Singida's Eyasi Wembere Basin, the sector continues to attract billions of shillings in investments and national attention.

Yet, despite constitutional guarantees on the right to information, experts warn that secrecy, bureaucratic barriers and conflicting laws are undermining transparency and public accountability.

These concerns are highlighted in a recent 2025 study by University of Dodoma legal scholar Emmanuel Mal...