By Chisomo Phiri
The Centre for Human Rights Rehabilitation (CHRR) Project Officer Maxwell Mvula has challenged journalists in the country to adhere to the media code of conduct when reporting on elections and electoral processes.
Mvula made the remarks in Kasungu on Wednesday during a media training session on new electoral laws, organized by CHRR under the initiative “Enhancing the Participation of the General Public in the 2025 General Elections”.
He emphasized that verifying facts before publishing a story is crucial to avoid deceiving and misleading the public.
Mvula noted that journalists have a critical role to play in raising public awareness to increase voter participation and turnout.
In his remarks, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Officer for Kasungu Municipality, Ophman Ndekha, concurred with Mvula, stating that journalists need to familiarize themselves with the new laws in the MEC Act to effectively educate the public.
CHRR is implementing the initiative in 15 districts, including Kasungu, with financial support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) amounting to $100,000 (equivalent to K173.4 million).
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