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| Zanzibar's trading scene with modern markets and government support, designed to empower local traders and foster growth. |
The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has stated that the government will continue constructing modern markets in various locations across Zanzibar. This initiative aims to empower traders to conduct their activities in better, safer, and more dignified environments.Dr. Mwinyi made these remarks today, December 4, 2026, during the inauguration of the Mombasa Modern Vegetable Market, located in the Urban West Region.
He explained that when the government relocates traders from their previous sites, it does so with good intentions to create markets that meet standards and have prestige, while also providing favorable conditions that will contribute to the growth of their businesses and the improvement of their livelihoods.
Dr. Mwinyi assured the citizens that the government is preparing to build a large and modern market in the Kibanda Maiti area, along with the establishment of a Bazaar in Kwa Hajitumbo Street, Urban District. This step will help control informal trading, eliminate poor conditions in markets, and prevent business activities along the roads.
Additionally, he mentioned that the government will continue to provide interest-free loans to traders to help them increase their capital. He urged those who will be given the opportunity to manage the new market to ensure they protect the infrastructure and maintain cleanliness at all times.
Dr. Mwinyi has given specific instructions that the initial traders who vacated the site for the Mombasa Market should be prioritized during the allocation of trading stalls in that market.
Furthermore, he advised the Social Security Fund (ZSSF) to focus more on investing in large, productive projects, including electricity generation, marine taxis, and electric buses, following the successes achieved in housing and market projects.
On his part, the Executive Director of the Zanzibar Social Security Fund (ZSSF), Mr. Nassor Shaaban, expressed gratitude to the Government for its continued trust in the institution to implement investment projects that contribute to the economic growth and development of Zanzibar, including the construction of housing and modern markets.
The construction of the Mombasa Modern Vegetable Market has cost a total of 16.6 billion shillings and has been carried out by RANS Company to uplift small traders.