Kizimkazi festivals : President Samia launches multiple development projects
ZANZIBAR : PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan had a hectic day on Tuesday, launching multiple development projects as part of the weeklong 2023 Kizimkazi festivals.
“Social and economic development is the key goal of Kizimkazi festivals; we all have the obligation to mobilise development in our district,” President Samia said in her brief speech after launching the rehabilitated Muyuni Primary School in Unguja South District.
Zanzibar People’s Bank (PBZ) has injected millions to bring new life to the historical school where the president’s father taught. And, the vividly excited president recalled her infancy days at almost a century old learning institution.
“Over six decades ago, Maalim Suluhu Hassan (the president’s dad) was teaching here, when I was sired,” Dr Samia said, adding: “I feel privileged to stand here today and give back to the community that brought me up.”
She thanked all the development partners who are generously working with the union and revolutionary governments to address the critical challenges that haunt wananchi.
At Kizimkazi’s Kibuteni Shehia, Dr Samia laid the foundation stone for the construction of the modern children’s recreation park under the auspices of Camel Oil limited. Construction works on the 450-child capacity facility, with 50-car parking lot are scheduled to start immediately, the financiers said.
“We have had this project in plans for the past five years; all supporters have been giving us empty promises but we are glad that you are now executing it,” President Samia appreciated Camel Oil for the over 1bn/- project funding.
Speaking after laying foundation stone for the construction of the 600m/- worth Tasani Preprimary School in the Tasani Village of Makunduchi funded by NMB Bank, Dr Samia commended the bank for the investment.
“Let me remind the people of Tasani that I made a promise to address various challenges, and this is a continuation of that commitment.
She implored islanders to conserve the entire infrastructure for the current and future generations.
“We have the duty to make good use of these facilities and protect them for sustainable benefits to our people,” she counseled.
