WHI set to construct 250 staff houses in Dar es Salaam
Watumishi Housing Investment (WHI) plans to construct over 250 residential units for public servants in the Mbezi Beach area of Dar es Salaam. The project aims to improve employee welfare and address the city's growing demand for housing.
Why it matters
Urban housing shortages are a significant challenge in rapidly growing African cities, and this project represents a state-backed effort to improve living standards for civil servants.
DAR ES SALAAM: WATUMISHI Housing Investment (WHI) plans to build more than 250 houses for public servants in Dar es Salaam this financial year, targeting the country’s housing needs through a major residential project.
Speaking yesterday at the ‘Sabasaba’ grounds, where WHI is showcasing its activities, Acting Chief Executive Architect Sephania Solomon said the housing project will be built at Mbezi Beach, Jangwani area.
"We have a major project that we will kick off its implementation during this financial year. We will construct more than 250 houses at Mbezi Beach, in the Jangwani area near Jangwani and are specifically for our public servants," Mr Solomon said.
He said the project is intended to address housing challenges facing workers by providing them with decent accommodation located close to essential social services and transport infrastructure.
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