By Chisomo Phiri
Clerk of Parliament Fiona Kalemba has challenged newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) to move beyond campaign rhetoric and focus on delivering tangible results that will drive Malawi’s development agenda.
Speaking during the opening of a week-long orientation workshop for MPs-elect in Lilongwe on Monday, Kalemba urged legislators to embrace their roles as agents of transformation, committed to building a Parliament that not only strengthens democracy but also accelerates national progress.
“It is time to shift from election to action and build a Parliament that stands as a beacon of democracy and a catalyst for transformative change,” she said.
Kalemba stressed that lawmaking must go beyond passing bills, calling on MPs to ensure legislation is responsive to Malawi’s pressing challenges and aligned with the country’s long-term vision, the Malawi 2063 Agenda.
She further emphasized the importance of robust parliamentary oversight, describing it as key to promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the management of public resources.
“Effective oversight ensures that policies, programs, and services reach the people they are meant to serve,” she said.
Kalemba also encouraged MPs to demonstrate transformative leadership by putting aside partisan and short-term interests in favor of long-term national priorities that benefit all Malawians.
The orientation, held under the theme ‘From Election to Action: Empowering Parliamentarians for Impactful Legislation, Governance, and Transformative Leadership’ brought together 224 MPs-elect to strengthen their understanding of legislative processes, governance, and public accountability.
