Affordable Housing Initiative for Civil Servants

TLDR

• The 18bn/- project, being developed by Watumishi Housing Investments (WHI), started in September 2024, with all 101 units already purchased by civil servants, Acting Chief Executive Architect Sephania Solomon said.
• DAR ES SALAAM: MIKOCHENI staff housing project has reached 80 per cent completion, with the government pressing for the 101-unit development to be delivered in October as demand for affordable homes among civil servants.
• Mr Solomon said the houses were priced at more than 30 per cent below prevailing market rates, making home ownership more accessible to public servants.
• The Mikocheni project is part of WHI’s broader programme to increase access to affordable housing for public servants, while supporting home ownership among workers whose incomes can make conventional housing options.
• With all units sold before completion, the project also highlights continued demand for housing developments tailored to civil servants and offered at prices below prevailing market levels.