By Chisomo Phiri
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) has with immediate effect suspended all programs funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) following the US government’s directive to halt all work and expenditures on USAID-funded projects.

According to a statement issued to staff and students, all activities related to USAID-funded programs have been put on hold until further guidance from the funder and staff members working on these projects have been instructed to cease work immediately.
Additionally, students who were receiving support from USAID-funded projects have been informed that their funding is no longer available and have been advised to either seek alternative funding sources or consider discontinuing their studies.