Construction of hospitals and schools is another area in which Dr Mwinyi speaks with confidence because of visible results. During his first term, Dr Mwinyi oversaw the construction of numerous multi‑storey schools. Ministerial track recordBefore assuming the presidency of Zanzibar, Dr Mwinyi served in three ministries under three presidencies. In 2012, when Health Minister Haji Mponda and his deputy were dismissed for failing to account, Dr Mwinyi was Defence Minister. About Dr MwinyiBorn on December 23, 1966, Dr Mwinyi began his education in Dar es Salaam before continuing in Egypt.