Saada Mkuya
TanzaniapoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Saada Mkuya is the Minister in the Office of the President for Finance and Planning in Zanzibar. She has been instrumental in the introduction of Sukuk, an Islamic bond, as a new financing mechanism for development projects in Zanzibar. At the launch of the Sukuk Board, she emphasized the potential of this initiative to enhance transparency and allow citizens to invest in projects aligned with Sharia law.
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Acting Health Minister Dr Saada Mkuya mentioned that the government intends to provide free healthcare cards to Zanzibaris.
Union discrimination, equality and justice concerns dominate Zanzibar budget debateTanzania· 2026-06-19
ICT policy analyst Saada Mkuya said the conference comes at a critical moment as the country prepares to implement Dira 2050.
How digital tools will define Dira 2050 as players meetTanzania· 2026-01-19
Dr Saada Mkuya now leads the President’s Office (State House).
Mwinyi appoints new Cabinet, promises efficient governanceTanzania· 2025-11-14
Dr Saada Mkuya is the previous Minister of State in the President’s Office.
Mwinyi to inaugurate Zanzibar’s 11th House Monday, Mwanaasha named Deputy SpeakerTanzania· 2025-11-08
Finance and Planning Minister Dr Saada Mkuya hailed the projects as the largest-ever investment under Zanzibar’s government.
Zanzibar hands over Pemba Airport project to contractorTanzania· 2025-09-25
Zanzibar’s Finance minister Saada Mkuya commended the BoT for addressing long-standing financial infrastructure challenges.
Digital financial governance in Tanzania set for a makeoverTanzania· 2025-07-31
Dr Saada Mkuya announced that the government would offer a 100 percent waiver on tax penalties from July 1 to December 31, 2025.
ZRA exceeds annual revenue collection targetTanzania· 2025-07-01
Dr Mkuya is the Minister of State in the President’s Office (Finance and Planning) in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar unveils Sh3.2 trillion development blueprint focused on human capital and economic transformationTanzania· 2025-06-12Dr Mkuya said the growth in collections will be driven by expanded domestic revenue sources.
Zanzibar sets bold revenue target of Sh6.5 trillion, unveils 10 priorities for 2025/26 budgetTanzania· 2025-06-04
Dr Saada Mkuya is the Finance and Planning Minister who explained the allocation of funds from the insurance scheme.
Zanzibar collects Sh16 billion from mandatory visitor insurance, slashes fee for EAC nationalsTanzania· 2025-05-22
Dr Saada Mkuya is the Minister of State in the President’s Office for Finance and Planning and emphasized the importance of partnerships for economic growth.
Stanbic Bank: Tanzania’s undisputed leader in syndicated financingTanzania· 2025-04-24
Dr. Saada Mkuya, the Minister of Finance and Planning, launched a special operation targeting tax evasion.
ZRA exceeds collection target for third quarterTanzania· 2025-04-03
Dr Mkuya said the loan would help to stabilise Zanzibar's economy and drive sustainable growth.
Zanzibar: PBZ, Stanbic partner to fund projects with Sh185 billion creditTanzania· 2025-03-07
Dr Mkuya led a special team that uncovered tax evasion tactics used by Zanzibar business owners.
Tax evasion crackdown targets Zanzibar businessesTanzania· 2025-03-05
Saada Mkuya presented the budget direction for the fiscal year 2025/26 at a meeting of the House of Representatives.
Mitazamo ya wawakilishi kuhusu mwelekeo wa Bajeti ya SerikaliTanzania· 2025-02-27
Dr Saada Mkuya presented the budget framework for the 2025/26 financial year.
Zanzibar lists priorities for the 2025/26 budgetTanzania· 2025-02-26Saada Mkuya is the Minister of Finance and Planning who presented the budget direction for the year 2025/26.
Bajeti 2025/26 Zanzibar yapaa | MwananchiTanzania· 2025-02-26Dr Saada Mkuya disclosed the lack of regulations governing Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Zanzibar during a session of the House of Representatives.
Financial risk: Zanzibar saccos lack regulationsTanzania· 2025-02-25
Saada Mkuya is the Minister of State in the Office of the President, Finance and Planning, who emphasized the importance of the new bond initiative.
Mwinyi ataja sababu Serikali kuanzisha hati fungani ya shariaTanzania· 2025-02-22
The Minister of State in the President’s Office (Finance and Planning), Dr Saada Mkuya, explained that Sukuk bonds strictly follow Islamic principles but are open to non-Muslim investors.
Zanzibar targets Sh1.1 trillion with Sukuk bond for growthTanzania· 2025-02-22
Dk Saada Mkuya addressed the challenges faced by procurement staff in Zanzibar during a meeting.
Mfumo waja kusajili watumishi kada ya ununuziTanzania· 2025-02-19
Dr Saada Mkuya is the minister of State in the President’s Office (Finance and Planning) and spoke about the benefits of the Sukuk bond for funding infrastructure projects.
PBZ to facilitate investment in Zanzibar’s Sukuk bondTanzania· 2025-02-17
Dk Saada Mkuya stated that the establishment of the Sukuk will enable the government to have a broader field for obtaining funds for projects.
Miradi Zanzibar kutekelezwa kwa hati fungani ya misingi ya shariaTanzania· 2025-02-15
