2.9 Billion Investment in Modern Fish Market in Zanzibar

TLDR

• ZANZIBAR: MORE than 200 fishermen in Kiwani Constituency are set to benefit from a 2.9bn/- modern fish market expected to boost incomes, reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen Zanzibar’s blue economy.
• The government has invested more than 25bn/- in road infrastructure across the constituency to ease transport challenges and improve access to markets for agricultural and fisheries products.
• The facility, currently under construction in Kendwa Ward, will provide fishermen with a safe, modern environment to handle, preserve and market their catch, improving product quality and expanding access to markets.
• Minister for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Mr Massoud Ali Mohammed, assured residents that the fish market will meet modern standards and be fully equipped to support fishing activities.
• This project will transform fishing activities and increase fishermen’s incomes,” said Mr Abdullah who is also Zanzibar’s Second VicePresident.