Launch of Kizimkazi Children’s Recreational Centre in Zanzibar
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- ZANZIBAR: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed authorities to ensure that children’s recreational centres remain safe, childfriendly spaces that support their health, development and moral upbringing.
- The Head of State made the remarks during the launch of the Kizimkazi Children’s Recreational Centre yesterday.
- She stressed that technology should also be used in ways that promote Tanzanian culture, traditions and values, “I appeal to you that the technology used here should be for the benefit of children and for no other.
- President Samia also called for the expansion and protection of recreational spaces for children across Zanzibar.
- She cautioned that activities and content offered at the centres must be appropriate for children and should not expose them to material that could undermine their morals.