Summary:
- The Tanzanian government is constructing 13 new hostels across higher learning institutions to accommodate 6,750 students, aiming to address accommodation shortages and improve student welfare and safety on campuses.
- Deputy Minister Wanu Hafidh Ameir highlighted ongoing efforts to rehabilitate university infrastructure and increase on-campus housing, with a focus on providing safer environments, particularly benefiting female students who face housing challenges off-campus.
- The government is promoting partnerships with the private sector and public institutions such as NSSF, PSSSF, WCF, and NHC to expand investment in student accommodation, supporting the growing demand driven by increased enrolment in higher education.
Original article:
https://dailynews.co.tz/6750-students-to-benefit-from-new-hostel-project/
