Tanzania, April 15 -- Arusha. A dispute has emerged between the National Housing Corporation (NHC) and its tenants here in the city after the state-owned developer issued a 90-day notice requiring them to vacate properties earmarked for redevelopment.

About 90 tenants living and operating businesses in NHC houses along Nyamezi and Sokoine streets have been asked to leave between April 1 and June 30 to pave the way for a modern real estate project.

However, the tenants argue that the notice period is too short, given their long stay in the area, some spanning more than four decades, and are calling for an extension to at least 18 months to enable them to secure alternative premises.

"We are ready to comply with the law and vacate, but t...