Zanzibar's incoming water, energy and minerals minister has warned that officials engaging in theft or misconduct will face prosecution as authorities work to address ongoing electricity and water supply challenges. Nadir Abdul-latif Alwardy announced that senior personnel will sign quarterly performance agreements while emphasizing improved governance and resource protection during transfer ceremonies at the Zanzibar Utilities Regulatory Authority.
The minister called for collaborative implementation of governing party priorities and presidential directives while enforcing spending discipline, reducing unnecessary travel and modernizing outdated legislation. Field monitoring will intensify to verify project quality and financial value across the portfolio.
Outgoing minister Shaib Hassan Kaduara and former deputy minister Zawadi Amour Nassor encouraged staff cooperation with new leadership, while permanent secretary Joseph Kilangi committed support for achieving sectoral objectives.
The minister called for collaborative implementation of governing party priorities and presidential directives while enforcing spending discipline, reducing unnecessary travel and modernizing outdated legislation. Field monitoring will intensify to verify project quality and financial value across the portfolio.
Outgoing minister Shaib Hassan Kaduara and former deputy minister Zawadi Amour Nassor encouraged staff cooperation with new leadership, while permanent secretary Joseph Kilangi committed support for achieving sectoral objectives.