By Burnett Munthali
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) senior official and Minister of Mining, Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, is holding a political rally at Kavuzi in Nkhata Bay.
The rally has drawn people from various parts of the district, including local leaders and party supporters eager to hear from the minister.
During the event, Traditional Authority (T/A) Kabunduli expressed gratitude to President Lazarus Chakwera for officially recognizing him as a Traditional Authority.
He stated that he had struggled for years to claim his rightful chieftaincy and that the president’s intervention had finally resolved the long-standing leadership dispute.
In addition to thanking the president, Chief Kabunduli commended the government for providing maize to his subjects at a time when the country is facing a severe hunger crisis.
He noted that food shortages have affected many households in the district, and the government’s assistance has brought relief to struggling families.
However, Chief Kabunduli also took the opportunity to highlight some pressing challenges facing his community.
He appealed to the government to provide an ambulance for Kawalazi Health Center, emphasizing the difficulties patients face in accessing medical care.
The chief explained that the absence of an ambulance makes it difficult to transport critically ill patients to Mzuzu Central Hospital for specialized treatment.
He urged the authorities to address this issue urgently to improve healthcare delivery in the area.
Furthermore, Chief Kabunduli requested the government to rehabilitate the Chintheche-Chikangawa and Kavuzi-Kawalazi turn-off roads.
He argued that poor road conditions have negatively impacted transportation, trade, and access to essential services in the district.
He emphasized that upgrading these roads would boost economic activities, facilitate movement, and enhance overall development in the region.
As the rally continued, Minister Zikhale Ng’oma assured the people of Nkhata Bay that their concerns would be forwarded to the relevant authorities.
He reiterated MCP’s commitment to addressing developmental challenges in the district and working towards improving the lives of Malawians.
The event ended with party supporters chanting slogans in support of President Chakwera’s leadership and pledging their continued loyalty to MCP.
