Mwinyi pushes for tighter coordination on Fumba strategic projects
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has urged for stronger coordination among ministries and agencies overseeing key investments in Fumba area, saying this will be critical to ensuring timely, well-planned and efficient delivery of major strategic projects.
Speaking during a tour of investment sites in Fumba, accompanied by several cabinet ministers and senior government officials, Dr Mwinyi emphasised that closer collaboration would help avoid overlapping responsibilities, bureaucratic delays, and communication gaps that can stall progress.
“With major developments already underway, including the AFCON stadium and supporting infrastructure, it is vital to identify land allocations early to prevent conflicts over land use,” Dr Mwinyi said.
He underscored the importance of transparency, adherence to proper landuse procedures, and interministerial cooperation to secure maximum benefits for the Isles in terms of investments, job creation, and modern infrastructure.
Following a closed-door meeting on the matter, Dr Mwinyi approved a series of site visits to assess the current situation and inspect road networks, which he said would be used to guide efficient implementation of projects.
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President addressed Kisakasaka residents who had voluntarily given up land for government offices and the planned new House of Representatives building.
“You will be compensated fairly, either in cash or housing depending on your preference,” he assured.
“The government’s aim is not to seize land but to build well-planned, modern towns that benefit everyone.”
The delegation included Minister for Lands and Housing Development, Ms Rahma Kassim Ali; Minister of State in the President’s Office for Labour, Economy and Investment, Mr Shariff Ali Shariff; Minister for Information, Youth, Culture and Sports, Ms Tabia Maulid Mwita, and Minister for Construction, Communications and Transport, Dr Khalid Salum Mohamed. Officials from the Zanzibar Presidential Delivery Bureau (ZPDB) were also present.
