Africa-Press – Malawi. President Lazarus Chakwera is on fire as he takes his re-election campaign directly to the people of Ntchisi. Huge crowds have gathered along the roads to welcome him, as he embarks on a whistle-stop tour across seven constituencies ahead of the September 16, 2025 polls.
Whistle-Stops Across the District
The President is holding rallies at:
Khuwi TC – Ntchisi South – Hon. Chilapondwa
Kamsonga TC – Ntchisi West – Hon. Msonthi
Ntchisi Boma – Ntchisi Central East – Hon. Chimangeni
Malomo – Ntchisi North – Hon. Kadzanja
Chilowamatambe HQs – Kasungu South East – Hon. Chiponda
Mtunthama TC – Kasungu East – Hon. Kazombo
Chamama TC – Kasungu North East – Hon. Wirima
During the tour, Chakwera is meeting voters directly, urging them to support him and the MCP so his government can continue development work in the district.
Key Issues on the Agenda
The President is addressing local concerns such as hunger, falling tobacco prices, and the high cost of fertilizer—issues that matter deeply to farmers and households in Ntchisi and the central region.
Development Achievements Highlighted
Chakwera’s administration has implemented a range of projects benefiting thousands of households:
12,564 households received food assistance
249,427 farmers benefited from AIP subsidies
7,625 families received social cash transfers
18,553 households received climate-smart cash
Farmers and entrepreneurs have also been supported through:
MK385 million in farm input loans to 1,400 farmers
MK3.3 billion NEEF business loans supporting local businesses
Support for 44 Mega Farms cultivating 2,119 hectares of maize, soya, and ginger
Assistance to 908 MSMEs, particularly empowering women and youth
Investments in Health and Education
Chakwera’s government has made major strides in healthcare and education:
Built Chafumbwa Health Centre and five staff houses
Constructed 10 health posts and deployed 315 health workers
Provided 510 student loans for university education
Recruited 278 teachers and built 43 classroom blocks
Constructed four Community Day Secondary Schools under SEED: Masokole, Mpheza, Kaulatsitsi, and Chibweya
Infrastructure Boosts in Ntchisi
Ntchisi-Malomo road constructed
Electricity connected to 63 households (MAREP), 7,724 households via solar, and 1,134 households under MEAP
177 households connected to piped water through the Free Water Connection initiative
The government plans to continue improving roads and other infrastructure to make farming and business easier in Ntchisi.
Supporting Hardworking Families
Ntchisi residents are hardworking, but poor rainfall and natural disasters have affected harvests. Chakwera’s government has responded with cash transfers and NEEF loans to help families and farmers recover and stay resilient.
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