25/11/2025
33 Disadvantaged Students Sponsored, 200 Households Assisted — Nsanje Lalanje MP Bilal Abdul Karim Steps Up With Over K13 Million in Support
Nsanje Lalanje Member of Parliament, Hon. Bilal Abdul Karim, has once again demonstrated exceptional commitment to uplifting his constituency, offering hope to both students and families facing financial hardships.
Speaking to DPP Digital Team on Monday, the legislator confirmed that 33 financially disadvantaged students at Nsanje Secondary School can now continue their education without fear of dropping out, after he personally paid their boarding and tuition fees.
Karim explained that the bursary support is part of his broader initiative aimed at assisting academically gifted learners whose parents are unable to meet school expenses due to the current economic challenges.
He emphasized:
“There is no community that can develop without education. My initiative is aimed at grooming brilliant but financially challenged students into future leaders by ensuring their education is uninterrupted.”
He disclosed that the bursary package alone is worth over K8 million, fully funded from his personal resources.
In addition to the education support, the MP has also extended a hand of compassion to families recently affected by heavy rains. Over 200 households have received relief items including soya pieces, maize, and financial assistance for repairing their damaged homes, amounting to another K5 million.
One of the bursary beneficiaries, Chikumbutso James, praised the MP for the life-changing gesture, saying it has given him renewed confidence and motivation to pursue academic excellence.
Hon. Karim has since appealed to government agencies, corporate entities, NGOs, and well-wishers to join hands in supporting the vulnerable communities of Nsanje Lalanje, stressing that the needs on the ground remain substantial.
