Hussein Mwinyi

Hussein Mwinyi

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Dr. Hussein Mwinyi is the current President of Zanzibar, who has been noted for his efforts to increase government investment in Pemba and to strengthen the political presence of the ruling party, CCM, on the island.

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Hussein Mwinyi is the President of Zanzibar who recently discussed economic links with Singapore.

Of MUTUAL benefit to BOTH SIDES; it’s HIGH time banks LOWER rates
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-19
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Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi also expressed his condolences, saying the death was a national loss given the Magufuli family’s contribution to the country’s history.

Magufuli’s mother Suzana dies, leaders mourn
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-05-27
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Hussein Mwinyi is the President of Zanzibar who will officially launch the new electronic system.

Zanzibar courts go digital: New e-system to streamline justice
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-01
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Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has assured local and foreign investors that his government will continue fostering a favourable investment climate by offering tax incentives and cutting bureaucratic red tape.

Zanzibar pledges tax incentives to attract investors
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-20
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Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi laid the foundation stone for the buildings on January 5, 2025.

Samia tasks marine scholars to drive blue economy agenda
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-11
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Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has INSISTED that the second term of the eighth-phase government demands accelerated performance.

The big man doesn’t insist; he just says, instructs or orders!
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-26
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Zanzibar President Hussein Mwinyi has called on citizens to embrace the transformation of the Isles’ urban landscape.

Mwinyi calls for bold shift to modernise Zanzibar’s towns
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-24
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Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has renewed his call for local investors to take a leading role in developing major projects.

Mwinyi renews call for local leadership in major projects
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-20
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President Hussein Mwinyi urged ACT-Wazalendo leaders to join the Government of National Unity for national unity.

Tanzania's opposition party, ACT, files 25 petitions to challenge Zanzibar poll results
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-18
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President Hussein Mwinyi has unveiled a new Cabinet, declaring that his final term will be marked by stricter leadership.

Mwinyi appoints new Cabinet, promises efficient governance
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-14
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Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has announced a new cabinet lineup, introducing two additional ministries.

Zanzibar President Mwinyi adds two new ministries as he unveils new cabinet
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-13
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Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi inaugurated the 11th House of Representatives, outlining key priorities for his government’s second term.

Mwinyi charts course for second term
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-11
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Zanzibar President, Dr Hussein Mwinyi, is scheduled to inaugurate the 11th House of Representatives.

Mwinyi to inaugurate Zanzibar’s 11th House Monday, Mwanaasha named Deputy Speaker
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-08
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Hussein Mwinyi, the incumbent president of Zanzibar, won with nearly 80% of the vote.

Samia Suluhu Hassan wins vote as hundreds feared dead in unrest
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-01
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Hussein Mwinyi is the incumbent president of Zanzibar who won nearly 80% of the vote.

Several hundred feared dead as protests continue
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-31
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President Hussein Mwinyi of the CCM was declared the winner with 78.8% of votes in Zanzibar.

Tanzania crisis: Over 700 protesters dead, says opposition; what has triggered unrest?
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-31
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Zanzibar’s CCM candidate Dr. Hussein Mwinyi voted at the Kariakoo Polling Centre in the Mjini Magharibi region yesterday.

Tanzania election marred with violence, low turnout and internet disruption
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-10-29
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Dr Hussein Mwinyi, CCM’s presidential candidate and incumbent, led six major public rallies alongside smaller meetings with youth, entrepreneurs, fishermen, tour guides, and religious leaders.

Inside the 43-day campaign trail of Zanzibar’s 11 presidential candidates
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-28
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Hussein Mwinyi is the President of Zanzibar seeking a new term.

Tanzanianos votam em eleições gerais
Jornal Notícias – main daily newspaper in Mozambique·MozambiqueMozambique· 2025-10-28
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Hussein Mwinyi is the ruling party's candidate seeking re-election in the presidential race.

Zanzibar kicks off early voting
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-28
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Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi urged citizens to turn out in large numbers and vote for CCM in next week’s general election.

Samia Declares: “We’ll defend the union and drive Tanzania’s shared prosperity”
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-24
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Zanzibar CCM presidential candidate, Dr Hussein Mwinyi and his wife, Mama Maryam Mwinyi, support Kikungwi seafood vendors by purchasing fried fish after holding election campaign rallies.

Sexual assault isn’t necessarily rape, do not say risk ‘potential’ infertility
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-24
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Dr Hussein Mwinyi has pledged to introduce stringent legislation targeting men who abandon their parental responsibilities.

Mwinyi vows tough laws against child-abandoning fathers
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-16
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Dr Hussein Mwinyi has promised to improve the business environment to attract more domestic and foreign investment as part of efforts to boost economic growth and tourism in Zanzibar.

Mwinyi pledges to enhance Zanzibar’s business environment to attract investors
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-16
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President Hussein Mwinyi has said Zanzibar’s clove production continues to decline because many farmers have abandoned their farms after repeatedly being dispossessed of their harvests.

Mwinyi blames farm dispossession for declining clove production in Pemba
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-07
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President Hussein Mwinyi spoke about Zanzibar’s ambition to become a leading tourism hub.

Tanzania banks on another documentary to display attractions, investment opportunities
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-01
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President Hussein Mwinyi commended the initiative as a boost to Zanzibar’s growing tourism sector.

Africa House Garden to redefine Stone Town’s tourism experience
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-30
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President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi approved this major project to address electricity shortages.

How Zanzibar’s new electricity project will transform homes and businesses
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-30
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