President Samia Unveils Comprehensive Development Plan for Pemba, Promises Transformative Reforms
In a powerful campaign rally in Chake Chake, President Samia Suluhu Hassan outlined an ambitious vision for Pemba’s comprehensive development, targeting critical sectors including infrastructure, industry, education, health, and security ahead of the October 29 General Election.
Drawing from her deep personal connection to the island, President Hassan highlighted her intimate understanding of Pemba’s challenges and potential. “I am one of you,” she declared, recounting her early experiences living and working in the region during the 1970s.
Key Development Highlights:
Infrastructure Transformation
– Near-completion of Chake–Wete road
– New Shumba port to boost maritime transportation
– Enhanced connectivity and trade opportunities
Education and Social Services
– Construction of modern multi-storey schools
– Improved teacher deployment
– Comprehensive facility investments
Economic Empowerment
– Promoting youth employment through new factories
– Supporting agriculture and fisheries
– Enhancing productivity and community incomes
Environmental Sustainability
– Promoting clean cooking energy
– Investing in renewable energy sources
– Reducing deforestation
– Improving household energy access
Election Commitment and Unity
President Hassan emphasized her campaign slogan “Kazi na Utu” (Work and Dignity), promising continued development and national unity. She urged peaceful electoral participation, rejecting violence and emphasizing policy-driven competition.
“We have lit the lamps of hope, opened new paths, and planted seeds of development,” she stated, appealing to voters for continued support in leading the country forward.
The rally underscored President Hassan’s deep commitment to Pemba’s socio-economic transformation, positioning her as a leader uniquely equipped to address the island’s developmental aspirations.
