ZANZIBAR, Jan. 6 -- The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has assured citizens that the government will pay compensation to all residents who have given way to the implementation of development projects in their areas, stressing that no citizen will be denied their rightful compensation.

President Dr Mwinyi made the remarks today, January 6, 2026, during the inauguration ceremony of the Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi–Mwanakwerekwe Flyover in the Urban West Region, held as part of the celebrations marking the 62nd Anniversary of the Zanzibar Revolution.

He stated that the government has already established a Special Committee to verify and assess compensation in areas affected by develop...