Malawi council launches K3.6 billion development projects
Lilongwe City Council's Reformed Constituency Development Fund package includes a health facility, secondary school, and road improvements.
Lilongwe City Council has launched K3.6 billion in development projects for the Mtandire-Mtsiriza constituency, aiming to improve lives within five months. The Reformed Constituency Development Fund (RCDF) package includes a new health facility, a secondary school, and infrastructure upgrades like box culverts and drainage to combat flooding. Besphat Construction Company, Fukumule Construction, and Lukam Construction Company will carry out the work.
Member of Parliament Alfred Gangata stated that residents identified the projects to meet their development needs and urged community ownership. Lilongwe City Council's Director of Administration, Mussa Mwale, assured that quality and compliance mechanisms are in place. The projects are intended to address long-standing challenges in healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
Residents have anticipated improvements in public services and infrastructure for years. The successful and timely completion of these projects within the five-month timeframe will determine how quickly these developments translate into tangible changes in their daily lives.
Why it mattersResidents of Mtandire and Mtsiriza will benefit from improved access to healthcare, education, and better road infrastructure.