11/10/2025
VILLAGE BANKING GROUPS BACKED BY HARRIET MUTINTA MATONGO SHARE K357,616 IN CHIKANKATA
Six village banking groups supported by philanthropist Harriet Mutinta Matongo have shared a total of K357,616 in Chikankata Constituency, Chikankata District.
The groups, three from Turnpike Ward and three from Kasengo Ward, gathered in Turnpike for the sharing event, which was graced by Harriet Mutinta Matongo as the guest of honour.
The Turnpike groups, which began last year with support from Matongo, shared the following amounts:
Group 1: K120,000
Group 2: K60,000
Group 3: K55,000
The Kasengo groups, formed six months ago, also with Matongo’s support, shared:
Group 1: K67,216
Group 2: K51,000
Group 3: K37,400
These figures bring the total shared amount to K357,616. All six groups started with minimal capital, boosted by Harriet Mutinta Matongo’s contributions.
During the event, Matongo expressed pride in the financial growth of the groups, attributing their success to transparency and accountability. She reaffirmed her commitment to empowering people in Chikankata, describing herself as "the soil of Chikankata" and emphasizing that uplifting the community remains one of her top priorities.
She also encouraged group members to extend the benefits of the initiative by involving more people from their communities.
Speaking at the same event, Chief Naluama’s representative, Philimon Chutu, praised Matongo for her continued support, especially for women. He acknowledged her tangible impact, stating that he had only heard of her generosity before but now had seen its real effects.
Meanwhile, Group members expressed gratitude for Matongo’s support, noting that it has enabled them to significantly grow their funds and improve their livelihoods.
The event was also attended by several Headmen and members of the UPND.