ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR presidential candidate of the Alliance for Democratic Change – Tanzania Democratic Alliance (ADA-TADEA), Mr Juma Ali Khatib has pledged to restore communal farmlands locally known as eka to citizens for agricultural use and sustainable income generation if elected to office. “Reviving communal farms will not only uplift the lives of farmers but also contribute significantly to strengthening Zanzibar’s economy,” he said. Mr Khatib also vowed to introduce interest-free loans for clove farmers and to stabilise clove prices, aiming to protect farmers from market fluctuations and ensure more predictable earnings. In an effort to boost agricultural production, Mr Khatib pledged to expand clove nurseries and distribute free seedlings to farmers. ALSO READ: ADA–TADEA presidential candidate promises inclusive govtAdditionally, Mr Khatib promised to launch special empowerment programmes for women, with the goal of promoting economic selfreliance and independence.