A powerful and influential chief in Dedza has warned drastic action against parents who will marry off their children during the three-week Covid-19 holiday. Senior Chief Kachindamoto says she will deal with such parents in her area. She says she is focused on ensuring that boys and girls from her area at least complete secondary […]
A senior traditional leader in Malawi has ordered village chiefs to dissolve all the child marriages that took place during the Covid-19 pandemic so girls can return to classes when schools start reopening next month. Senior Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, a well-known campaigner against early marriage, said an increase in the illegal practice as well as […]
Traditional leaders in the country have united in efforts to end child marriages in the country by implementing strong disciplinary measures for those perpetrating the vicea. Speaking in separate interviews following Inkosi Gomani V’s call last week for chiefs to diligently fight against child marriages in their areas, the traditional leaders have vowed to continue […]
Senior Chief Kachindamoto of Dedza has asked government to consider reviewing the marriage age from 18 to 21 years in order for girls to complete university education. She made the observation Tuesday at her headquarters in Mtakataka when United Nation Women(UNW) delegation visited her area to appreciate HE4SHE initiative being implemented in thearea. Kachindamoto said that […]
Senior Chief Kachindamoto has been unveiled by World Vision Malawi as the organization’s brand ambassador in its End Child Marriage campaign. Kachindamoto got the prestigious recognition last Friday due to her commitment and personal drive in ending child marriages that are detrimental to the socio-economic and well-being of the nation at a function held at […]
Senior Chief Kachindamoto of Dedza has called for a ban of of local brewed Midori beer to protect children and teenagers. She said alcohol has become the leading cause of deaths among young men, saying Midori is “dangerous” drink. “I am very sad to see my young people who are drinking this beer called Midori which […]
Tricksters promising to assist needy students’ access higher education have duped Senior Chief Kachindamoto and ripped off needy students from her area. The people who claimed to be USAID workers called Kachindamoto and asked her to provide them with names of students to be put on the assistance list by registering through Airtel Money promising […]
In an effort to encourage girl child education and abolish early marriages Senior Chief Inkosi Kachindamoto has terminated 330 teenage marriages in her territory and has since sent the couples into various primary and secondary schools. Her initiatives coincide with Government agenda to end early marriages following the enactment of Marriage, Divorce Relations Bills which […]