“Musagwedezeke. Musatekeseke. Musanamizidwe”: Chakwera Details What He Has Delivered for the North and his 2nd Term Plans  

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In a powerful and politically strategic launch of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) 2025 campaign, President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera stood before a sea of supporters at Mzimba Stadium on April 19 and delivered what may become one of the most consequential speeches of his presidency — a rallying call to consolidate development gains in the Northern Region and accelerate transformation in his second term.

With a mix of gratitude, ambition, and sharp contrasts with his opponents, Chakwera declared that the North, which gave him over half a million votes in 2020, would not be forgotten.

“Boma ili silanga, ndi voti yanu — likuyendetsedwa ndi inu. Zomwe zachitika pano ndi ntchito ya voti yomwe munandipatsa,” he said emphatically, reminding the crowd that his presidency was made possible by the overwhelming support from Northern voters.

Delivering on Past Promises

He outlined a litany of achievements already delivered in the region — painting a picture of a government that has put its money where its mouth is. These include:

  • Mzimba Stadium, now near completion, is a direct product of the 2020 vote.
  • Mzuzu Youth Centre, which was stalled for years, is now under construction.
  • Over 100,000 households in Rumphi and Nkhata Bay have gained access to potable water.
  • The M1 Road from Lilongwe to the North is undergoing a major overhaul.
  • Airports in Mzuzu and Karonga have been upgraded to receive large aircraft.
  • 72,022 households in the region received food aid during climate disasters.
  • Thousands have benefited from AIP fertilizer subsidies and Mtukula Pakhomo cash transfers.
  • Construction of a modern university library at Mzuzu University is underway.
  • The Quota System, long viewed as discriminatory, was abolished under his leadership.
  • Over 63,000 Northerners accessed NEEF loans totaling K54 billion with a repayment rate of 86% — the highest in the country.

“Ngati munandivotera mu 2020, mukuwona kale ntchito. Sindikuyankhula za malonjezo — ndikuyankhula za zomwe zawonekera,” Chakwera declared, reinforcing that his government is one of delivery, not deception.

What’s Coming: Second Term Mega Projects

Shifting gears, Chakwera unveiled an ambitious second-term development agenda designed specifically for the North — a region historically plagued by underinvestment.

The centrepieces of this agenda include:

  • A new international airport in Mzuzu, which has already secured funding.
  • Mmbelwa University, another long-awaited Northern project, which is set to begin construction.
  • A network of major roads that will open up markets and connect communities, including:
    • Rumphi–Nyika–Chitipa Road
    • Chitipa–Ilomba Road
    • Chiweta–Karonga Road
    • Livingstonia–Njakwa Road
    • Rumphi–Bolero–Nyika Road
    • Nkhatabay–Usisya–Chiweta Lakeshore Road
    • Chikwawa–Euthini Road
    • Lusangazi–Mzuni–Dunduzu Road (with a new interchange)
    • Mzuzu–Usisya Road
    • Mzuzu City Bypass

These road projects, he said, will not only ease transport but “open the North to hot markets and private investment.”

To tackle youth unemployment, Chakwera announced:

  • The creation of a Job Creation Fund and a Youth Innovation Fund, which will grow from K2 billion in his first term to K5 billion in his second.
  • A “Ten-Ten Challenge” program, promising K10 million in capital to 10,000 serious youth-led businesses.
  • Tax relief of 10% for workers and small businesses.
  • A push to connect 70% of Malawians to electricity, up from the current 25%.
  • Microcredit access to electricity and water units so that utilities don’t become a barrier to entrepreneurship.

A Revolution in Governance and Service Delivery

In one of the boldest declarations of the speech, Chakwera promised to overhaul public governance by eliminating corruption at the service level. “Ndikubwera ndi njira yosiya kulipira ndi cash mmaofesi aboma kuti ziphuphu zithe,” he said, vowing to end cash-based payments and ensure transparency.

He also promised to:

  • Introduce direct mayoral elections in Mzuzu, returning local power to the people.
  • Appoint at least four cabinet ministers under the age of 35, as part of a youth empowerment agenda.

Among the most radical policies unveiled was the “Tsogolo Account” initiative — a universal savings scheme for every Malawian child. The government will invest K500,000 per newborn, drawn from the soon-to-be-established Sovereign Wealth Fund sourced from mining, carbon credits, and mega farm exports. “Ana amenewa akhala oyamba osakhalamo waumphawi,” he said, promising a future where no child is born into poverty.

He also pledged to increase the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to K500 million per constituency, and introduce 72 new public services, all focused on improving livelihoods.

Final Plea

Ending his address with an emotional appeal, Chakwera said, “Musagwedezeke. Musatekeseke. Musanamizidwe. Voti yanu ndiyomweyo chifukwa boma ndilomweli.”

As the crowd roared, he officially opened the campaign in the North — not just with slogans, but with a comprehensive plan for continuity, prosperity, and inclusion.

With projects on the ground, billions mobilized, and a transformative manifesto in hand, Chakwera has made his pitch. Now, the North must decide whether to keep the wheel steady or hand it back to the past.

 

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