By Burnett Munthali
The ongoing housing project aimed at providing accommodation for Malawi’s security officers is anticipated to significantly improve service delivery among officers across the country. This was revealed during a visit by the Malawi News Agency to the Parachute Battalion in Salima and Mvera Battalion in Dowa District.
Emmanuel Chimbiri, Assistant Adjutant at the Parachute Battalion, expressed the excitement among officers due to the construction of 50 new houses, which will allow them to reside closer to their workstations. Chimbiri explained that this development will lead to enhanced communication and more efficient service delivery, as a majority of officers will now live within the premises.
“The houses are almost complete here. We have 40 houses for junior staff and 10 for senior staff. We commend the government for this amazing project which will transform our working conditions,” Chimbiri said. He added that officers currently living outside the campus would soon have the opportunity to move into the new houses, creating a more conducive working environment.
Charles Malata, an engineer from Solid Construction Company, provided further updates on the construction, noting that the project is 95% complete, with only carpentry, joinery, and some earthwork on drains and roads remaining. Malata also highlighted the positive impact the project has had on the local community, with over 270 temporary workers employed during the construction process.
“Let me commend the government of Malawi for giving us a chance to be part of this huge project. We look forward to more opportunities as we continue with the work,” Malata said.
At Mvera Battalion, Armour Battalion Adjutant Yamikani Saikodi also praised the government for providing 59 houses, noting the critical need for officers to live within the battalion for improved service delivery. Saikodi emphasized that the project would be a “game changer” for their operations, as officers currently residing off-campus would soon move into the new homes.
The housing initiative is part of a broader national project by the Government of Malawi, under the Ministry of Lands
