Dr Samia awards PSSSF for supporting clean cooking energy campaign

ZANZIBAR: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has awarded the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) for its contribution to a clean cooking energy dialogue held in South Unguja, Zanzibar.

The award was presented to PSSSF Zanzibar Manager Mariam Saleh on behalf of the Fund during an event held on the night of August 12, 2026, recognising institutions and stakeholders that supported the dialogue on clean cooking energy.

The dialogue was held alongside the 10th Kizimkazi Festival 2026, which officially began today with a procession and was launched by President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi.

The clean cooking dialogue brought together various stakeholders to discuss issues surrounding access to and use of clean cooking energy, with the discussions followed by a photo exhibition as part of the Kizimkazi Festival activities.

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PSSSF Principal Public Relations Officer, Fatma Elhady, said the Fund’s participation reflected its commitment to working with the government, institutions and other stakeholders in supporting initiatives addressing issues of importance to society, the environment and sustainable development.

She said the Fund’s participation was undertaken under its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) policy.

“PSSSF welcomes members and members of the public to visit the Fund’s stand at the Kizimkazi Festival exhibition, which started today, August 12, 2026, to access information and various services provided by the Fund,” Ms Elhady said.