Zanzibar prez promises fair pay for land seized for roads

The president says you will get your money if your land gets taken. Zanzibar's leader guaranteed compensation for anyone making way for public projects. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi gave this assurance during a new flyover's opening ceremony this year. He stated that a special committee is already set up to verify and assess payments. The goal is a fair and legal process for every affected citizen. He argued that quality infrastructure, especially roads, drives real development.

Mwinyi called on people to cooperate with these projects for the national good. He explained that new roads and bridges actually raise property values in an area. The president urged everyone to protect the new infrastructure. He specifically warned against building within reserved road areas meant for utilities. He framed the new flyover as a historic legacy project for his leadership.

The government's infrastructure push extends far beyond this one bridge. Projects like the Mangapwani Integrated Port are moving forward. Construction is also happening on the Mpiga Duri-Shumba Port. Plans for a new port in Wete are starting soon. These steps aim to open up Zanzibar's economy and speed overall development. The construction minister praised Mwinyi's reforms in the road sector. He highlighted how they have already improved transportation across the region.