2026 Kizimkazi Festival Launch Promoting Tourism and Investment Opportunities
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- Mwinyi made the remarks while officially launching the 2026 Kizimkazi Festival in South Unguja after participating in a walk marathon and a business exhibition.
- Kizimkazi Festival 2026 coordinator, Makunduchi MP and Mwanamke Initiative Foundation chairperson Wanu Hafidh Ameir, said the foundation was contributing to efforts to address social challenges, particularly in health.
- ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Hussein Ali Mwinyi has positioned the Kizimkazi Festival as more than a celebration of culture, saying the annual event can open up tourism, business and investment opportunities.
- Mwinyi also directed authorities in South Unguja to use the festival to promote investment opportunities in land and marine areas, saying the resources should be harnessed to generate greater benefits for citizens and.
- He said the government would continue using tourism festivals and special events to promote Zanzibar’s attractions and support its goal of increasing tourist arrivals.