Tanzania, April 15 -- Dar es Salaam. The Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), Mr Edson Sosten, has said the expansion of the Rising Woman platform to Zanzibar aims to broaden its impact and amplify women's stories.

Speaking during The Citizen Rising Woman - Zanzibar Edition 2026, Mr Sosten said the platform was established six years ago and has been implemented in Mainland Tanzania. However, the organisation resolved to extend it to Zanzibar to ensure its reach continues to grow.

"This is a platform we started six years ago. It has been growing, and we want it to continue expanding so that its impact can be amplified further," he said.

He noted that the initiative aligns wit...