Proposal for Expansion and Protection of Recreational Spaces for Children in Zanzibar

TLDR

• 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.
• 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.
• The Head of State made the remarks during the launch of the Kizimkazi Children’s Recreational Centre yesterday.
• She directed the relevant urban planning authorities to set aside designated areas for children’s recreation and ensure that such spaces are protected from being taken over for unrelated developments.