MWE Correspondent
President Hussein Ali Mwinyi has officially launched the 11th House of Representatives in Chukwani, Unguja, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the island’s governance.
The ceremony, attended by government officials, diplomats, and invited guests, set the tone for the next stage of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar’s development agenda.
In his keynote speech, President Mwinyi reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to driving social and economic transformation built on the foundations of peace, unity, and national solidarity. He said the government will continue implementing the policies outlined in the 2025–2030 national manifesto, while consolidating the achievements recorded during his first term in office.
The President outlined an ambitious roadmap that places economic reforms at the heart of Zanzibar’s future. His plan includes modernising production sectors, attracting new investments, and embracing innovative technologies to boost competitiveness. According to him, the government aims to raise the annual growth rate from 7 percent to 10 percent, control inflation below 5 percent, and create more than 350,000 new jobs by the year 2030.
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Dr. Mwinyi also revealed several flagship projects designed to anchor this growth. Among them are the construction of a modern integrated port at Mangapwani, new passenger terminals in Mpigaduri, Kizimkazi, Shumba, and Wete, and the acquisition of two state-of-the-art ferries that will enhance marine transport between Unguja, Pemba, Tanga, and Dar es Salaam.
In the health sector, the President announced that four new regional hospitals will be established, alongside the completion of the Cancer Treatment Centre in Binguni and major upgrades at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, which remains the country’s main referral facility.
Beyond infrastructure, President Mwinyi emphasized inclusive growth, urging lawmakers to ensure that “no citizen is left behind” as Zanzibar pursues prosperity. He called for stronger cooperation between the executive and legislative branches to deliver tangible results for citizens, stressing that transparency and accountability must remain at the centre of governance.
Observers say the new agenda reflects Mwinyi’s long-term vision of turning Zanzibar into a model of sustainable development in East Africa. It also signals his intent to build on past reforms in education, healthcare, and tourism, which have already begun to reshape the islands’ socio-economic landscape.
