Rehema A. Mwinyi

Rehema A. Mwinyi is a highly accomplished expert in public diplomacy, and international cooperation, with extensive experience across government, corporate, and non-governmental sectors. She specializes in public diplomacy, branding, protocol management, and strategic communications, demonstrating a proven ability to foster global partnerships, enhance institutional reputation, and drive impactful policy initiatives.

Her career spans key government roles in Zanzibar, where she has worked closely with high-ranking officials, including the Second Vice President of Zanzibar, government ministers, and international diplomatic missions. She has played a pivotal role in policy coordination, international relations, and strategic communication efforts, ensuring effective government engagement on a global scale.

Beyond government service, Rehema has led branding and diplomatic engagement initiatives for private sector organizations, including Dove Zanzibar Ltd. Her expertise in corporate diplomacy, investment facilitation, and nation branding has contributed to strengthening business-government relations and enhancing foreign investment opportunities.

With a multidisciplinary academic background—including a Master of Law in International Relations and Public Diplomacy, and a Master of Social Work—she combines policy expertise, strategic communication skills, and leadership acumen to create meaningful diplomatic and economic linkages.

Rehema is recognized for her exceptional leadership, event management, and protocol coordination, having successfully organized high-level diplomatic events, international conferences, and capacity-building initiatives.

Her ability to navigate complex diplomatic environments, build influential networks, and drive impactful branding initiatives makes her a valuable asset in both government and corporate sectors.

• History of Late Hon. Ramadhan Abdalla Shabaan – Former Minister of Zanzibar.
• The Impact of Tourism in Branding Zanzibar’s Image (2019 - 2020).
• MAKAMU Newsletter – Special for the Second Vice President’s Office.
• MWENDO Newsletter – Zanzibar History Newsletter.
• SUZA Journal of Natural & Social Sciences.
• Economic Value of Tourism in Zanzibar.

Assistant to the Vice President of Zanzibar, In International cooperation and Economic Affairs., The President of Zanzibar and the chairman of the Revolutionary Council, 2019

• Mali
• Burkina Faso
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• South Africa
• Congo
• Cuba
• China
• France
• India
• Turkey
• Dubai
• Oman

• Youth Activism
• Community Engagement
• Research
• Book Writing
• History Documentation
• Graphic & Web Design
• Travel & Cultural Exchange

Fluent, Fluent

• Secretary General, Kijani Kibichi Organization, 2018 - 2022
• Board Member, Kwahani Environmental Organization (JUMAKWA), 2017 - 2022
• Research Coordinator, SUZA-Nagasaki University Japan Overseas Fieldwork, 2017
• Founder & Coordinator, MWENDO Project – Zanzibar History Special Program
• Research Coordinator, SUZA-Nagasaki University Japan Fieldwork, 2016
• Founder & Director, WIDE Zanzibar
• Festival Program Coordinator, Life Stepper Zanzibar, 2016
• Coordinator, WIDE Festival Zanzibar, 2016
• Co-founder & Project Coordinator, ZABECO Training Center, Zanzibar
• Counseling Officer, Youth Solidarity Association, Zanzibar

• 2018 - 2022, Tanzania, Capacity Building Training for Government Officials & Executives – Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, Certificate in Protocol & Diplomatic Etiquette – Economic Diplomacy Training Academy, Tanzania, Leadership, Ideology, and Patriotism Training – Tunguu Training Institute, Zanzibar
• 2018 - 2019, China, Civilization, Belt and Road, and International Relations Studies – Jilin University, China, China Belt and Road Initiative: Central-Eastern Europe Perspective & Beyond – Jilin University, China
• 2014 - 2016, Tanzania, National Kiswahili Conference – State University of Zanzibar (SUZA), Entrepreneurship Awareness Training – Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), Zanzibar
• 2009 - 2012, India, Training Course on Monitoring & Evaluation – JSS Women’s College, Seminar on Economics & Poverty Alleviation – JSS Women’s College, Marketing Strategies Training – JSS Women’s College, HIV/AIDS Prevention & Social Impact Training – JSS Women’s College