The 'Ladies in Islam' organization has awarded an honorary prize to Tanzania's President Dr. Samia Suluhu for being the first woman to challenge societal beliefs that women cannot hold high leadership positions.
From her tenure as the first female Vice President to her current role as the first female President in Tanzania and East Africa, she has demonstrated that women can be effective leaders.
Salha Aziz, the founder and chairperson of Ladies in Islam, presented the award to President Samia through the Chief Secretary and Secretary of the Zanzibar Revolutionary Council, Eng. Zena Said Ahmed, who assured the organization that she would deliver the award to the President.
This recognition took place during a conference attended by over 1,000 women on March 26, 2025, organized by Ladies in Islam.
Salha emphasized that the award symbolizes the respect of Muslim women for President Samia, acknowledging her representation of women and offering support for her significant work, encouraging her to continue uplifting the banner of Muslim women in leadership. Other notable Muslim women leaders who received awards include Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Ashatu Kijaji, Minister of Community Development in Zanzibar Riziki Pembe, Minister of Finance in Zanzibar Saada Mkuya, MP Wanu Hafidhi, who is also President Samia's child, MP Subira Mgalu, and Salha Sahaag, Director of GSM Home. Additionally, emerging leader Qaylah Nurdin Bilal from UVCCM, who is also the child of artist Shetta, was recognized.
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| President Samia has being awarded honorary prize for being a strong female leader in East Africa. |