The Zanzibar House of Representatives Committee on Infrastructure, Land and ICT has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Infinity Hills project in Kikwajuni, Unguja. The committee, which inspected the project on November 5, 2026, was assured that 59 households displaced from the 'Kwa Mjerumani' area would return to new, fully furnished homes within a year. The project, a public-private partnership between Infinity Developments and the Zanzibar Housing Corporation, aims to provide decent housing and modern urban development.
The new homes will be larger than the previous ones, featuring three bedrooms and a separate staff room, and will be handed over fully completed with furniture. The committee chairman, Mihayo Juma N'hunga, said significant work had been completed during the first 30 days, including site clearance, excavation, and initial foundation works. Construction of foundations for the 59 compensation houses is already underway, with the committee set to conduct inspections every three to four months to ensure the project's pace and quality.
Affected households have been provided with rental assistance covering two years to ease their relocation during construction. The Zanzibar Housing Corporation (ZHC) Director General, Sultan Said Suleiman, said most residents had accepted the arrangements and reached agreements with the government, while discussions with the remaining few were expected to conclude within November. The compensation housing block has been slightly repositioned to allow for the improvement of an existing mosque into a community mosque.
The Infinity Hills project, estimated to cost approximately $50 million, will be delivered in two phases and will incorporate commercial facilities, educational institutions, recreational spaces, and other community amenities. Infinity Developments Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Samuel Saba, said the project was being implemented in close partnership with the government and ZHC. Within 30 days of receiving the site, the company's team had worked around the clock to clear the area, demolish old structures, and remove debris.
Excavation for the foundations of four blocks is nearing completion and is expected to be finished within the following 30 to 45 days. The entire residential project is expected to be fully completed within two years. Samuel Saba said the positive assessment by the parliamentary committee reinforced the importance of public-private partnerships in delivering developments that respond to Zanzibar's long-term housing and urban development priorities.
The project includes GEMS International School of Zanzibar, which is expected to accommodate up to 1,500 pupils. ZHC's Sultan Said Suleiman said the first phase was progressing without delays, while the second phase could take longer because negotiations were still under way with a small number of residents who had yet to vacate the area. ZHC will retain some rental properties for other residents, with rental payments helping to support the long-term maintenance of the buildings.
Zanzibar faces increasing pressure on its limited land resources, with the population growing by 3.4 percent annually. The government is seeking to maximise the use of available land through higher-density housing and modern urban developments. The Infinity Hills project is a key component of this strategy, demonstrating what can be achieved when the private sector and government institutions work together towards a shared vision.
Key points
- The Infinity Hills project is estimated to cost approximately $50 million and will be delivered in two phases.
- 59 households displaced from the 'Kwa Mjerumani' area are expected to return to new, fully furnished homes within a year.
- The project includes GEMS International School of Zanzibar, which is expected to accommodate up to 1,500 pupils.
