ZANZIBAR, July 27 -- ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi last week launched the Isles first fleet of 12-metre electric buses, marking a significant milestone in efforts to modernise public transport and embrace clean energy.

More importantly, the initiative demonstrates that the transition from diesel-powered buses to cleaner, more efficient and sustainable urban mobility is no longer a distant aspiration but a practical policy choice.

In taking this bold step, Zanzibar has signalled its commitment to innovation, environmental stewardship and a transport system fit for the future. At a time when diesel-powered buses remain the dominant mode of public transport in many parts of the country, the Isles have chosen to chart a different...