22/05/2026
Chitipa District Council has approved nearly 167 development projects worth over K2 billion under the Community Development Fund, a move expected to accelerate infrastructure and service delivery across the district’s five constituencies.
The projects, approved during a full council meeting on Friday, cut across key sectors including agriculture, education, health and security, with major developments such as the construction of the Ilomba Dry Port, an office complex, a hospital and tarmac roads at Chitipa Boma expected to transform the district.
Speaking in an interview, Council Chairperson Given Kita welcomed the approval, saying the projects represent an important step towards improving people’s livelihoods and achieving long-term development goals in the district.
“As council chairperson, I will ensure proper monitoring of all the projects so that they are implemented successfully and people should continue trusting us,” said Kita.
Chairperson for Civil Society Organisations in the district Patrick Ziba said CSOs are ready to work with the council to ensure the projects reach communities and deliver the intended impact.
-Asimenye Sibale-