{"id":150923,"date":"2026-04-15T16:13:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/mwinyi-swears-in-new-district-commissioners-in-zanzibar"},"modified":"2026-04-15T17:14:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:14:16","slug":"mwinyi-swears-in-new-district-commissioners-in-zanzibar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/mwinyi-swears-in-new-district-commissioners-in-zanzibar","title":{"rendered":"Mwinyi Swears in New District Commissioners in Zanzibar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has sworn in a new group of District Commissioners, emphasizing the need for results and integrity in their service. The ceremony, attended by senior officials, saw various appointees pledge to address local challenges, including land disputes and urban planning, while focusing on development goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi has sworn in a new batch of District Commissioners, tasking them to deliver results and serve the people with integrity and accountability.<\/p>\n<p>The swearing-in ceremony, held at State House in Stone Town on Monday, was attended by senior government officials, including Second Vice-President Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, alongside representatives from political parties and security organs.<\/p>\n<p>Those sworn in include Dr Said Haji Mrisho as District Commissioner for Mjini (Urban) Unguja, Ms Lailah Burhan Ngozi for Magharibi \u2018A\u2019 Unguja and Mr Ali Abdalla Said Natepe for Magharibi \u2018B\u2019 Unguja.<\/p>\n<p>Others are Ms Riziki Daniel Yussuf, appointed District Commissioner for North Un \u2013 guja and Ms Zuhura Mgeni Othman for Chake Chake District in Pemba.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking shortly after taking the oath, the leaders expressed gratitude to President Mwinyi for the trust bestowed upon them, describing their appointments as both an honour and a responsibility to serve the people of Zanzibar diligently.<\/p>\n<p>Ms Lailah Burhan Ngozi pledged to execute her duties in line with the law and gov \u2013 ernment directives, stressing the importance of teamwork with civil servants to realise development goals in her district.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a member of the CCM Central Committee, I understand the party manifesto and government priorities. I am ready to implement them effectively,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>On land disputes, she acknowledged the magnitude of the challenge and vowed to handle cases fairly by listening to all parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Said Haji Mrisho, the new Urban District Commissioner, committed to upholding his oath by building on the achievements of his predecessors while addressing unresolved issues.<\/p>\n<p>He identified security, urban planning and sanitation as key priorities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will strengthen oversight of the Municipal Coun \u2013 cil and improve revenue col \u2013 lection, which is essential for maintaining cleanliness because cleanliness requires resources,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Mrisho added that authorities would explore part \u2013 nerships with capable private companies to improve waste management, noting that a clean city is critical to Zanzibar\u2019s tourism sector.<\/p>\n<p>For Pemba, Ms Zuhura Mgeni Othman pledged close collaboration with communities and local leaders to sustain development in Chake Chake District.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that ongoing infrastructure projects, including airport expansion and road construction, would boost tourism and economic growth in Pemba, in line with President Mwinyi\u2019s vision of opening up the island economically.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Mr Ali Abdalla Said Natepe described Magharibi \u2018B\u2019 as a fast-grow \u2013 ing urban district facing multiple challenges, particularly land disputes.<\/p>\n<p>He pledged to work closely with the Ministry of Lands to ensure proper land use and dispute resolution.<\/p>\n<p>He also emphasised the need to enforce municipal sanitation responsibilities to keep the district clean and liveable.<\/p>\n<p>In a related development, President Mwinyi appointed Mr Juma Hassan Juma Reli as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the People\u2019s Bank of Zanzibar (PBZ) and Mr Ali Aboud Mzee as Chairman of the Zanzibar Ports Corporation.<\/p>\n<p>Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania, has a unique political landscape shaped by its history of sultans and colonial rule. The current governance structure involves a president and a revolutionary council, reflecting a blend of traditional and modern political practices. The appointment of District Commissioners is crucial for local governance, as they play a key role in implementing government policies and addressing community needs, particularly in areas like urban planning and economic development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has sworn in a new group of District Commissioners, emphasizing the need for results and integrity in their service. The ceremony, attended by senior officials, saw various appointees pledge to address local challenges, including land disputes and urban planning, while focusing on development goals. 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