UNGUJA: THE Zanzibar’s 60th revolution anniversary celebrations kicked off this week with nationwide environment cleanliness.
The celebrations will be followed by laying of the foundation stones for development projects.
Union President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the Vice President Phillip Mpango are among leaders who will officiate the events.
Mr Hamza Hassan Juma, Minister of State, Office of the Second Vice President (Policy, Coordination and House of Representatives) asked Zanzibar residents particularly in areas where projects will either be launched or will have their foundation stones laid, to turn up in large numbers to celebrate.
The activities will involve inaugurating or laying of foundation stone for schools, hospitals, roads, and sports/football grounds among other projects numbering 61 in Unguja and Pemba Island.
Entertainment and football tournament (Mapinduzi Cup) will also feature in the activities.
“Let us celebrate together and praise our leaders for a well-done job in developing our country,” Mr Hamza said after releasing the Zanzibar 60th anniversary timetable with activities featuring from December 20, 2023 to January 13, 2024. The Mapinduzi Day is on January 12, 2024.
Besides Dr Samia and Dr Mpango, other leaders in the list to officiate at the events are Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi (host), Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa and Deputy Prime Minister Dr Doto Mashaka Biteko.
Other ministers from the Union government that are expected to attend include Ms Jenista Mhagama, Mr Juma Hamidu Awesu, Eng Hamad Yussuf Masauni, Prof Makame Mnyaa Mbarawa, and Dr Selemani Jaffo.
From the Zanzibar government, all ministers, led by Zanzibar First Vice President Othman Masoud Othman and Second Vice President Hemed Suleiman Abdulla have been assigned to officiate in at least one activity during the Mapinduzi month long celebrations.
Retired leaders in the list are Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Dr Amani Karume, Dr Ali Mohamed Shein, Balozi Seif Ali Iddi, and Zanzibar House of Representatives speaker Zubeir Ali Maulid and his deputy Ms Mgeni Hassan Juma.