The Tanzanian government is constructing 13 new hostels at higher education institutions nationwide to alleviate student accommodation shortages. The project will provide housing for 6,750 students, directly addressing welfare concerns. Deputy Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Wanu Hafidh Ameir, announced the initiative in parliament. This development forms part of a broader government effort to improve conditions for students pursuing higher education. The new hostels are currently under construction with no specified completion date provided. The project aims to ease pressure on existing facilities and ensure more students have access to suitable living arrangements. This initiative was reported following a parliamentary question regarding student housing.