By Wadza Botomani
President Lazarus Chakwera has declared that persons with albinism are now living in a safer Malawi, following the symbolic handover of newly constructed houses in Mchinji. He stated that the initiative reflects his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and security of this vulnerable community.
Expressing his satisfaction, Chakwera acknowledged the long history of suffering endured by persons with albinism but affirmed that such persecution is being decisively confronted under his leadership. He announced the ongoing construction of similar secure houses across the nation as a tangible sign of this changed reality.
The President further called upon all Malawians to act as protectors of people with any form of disability, fostering a national culture of inclusion and safety. The impact of the initiative was underscored by Getrude Ulaya, a recipient from Tembwe, who confirmed that the houses provide them with much-needed security. The Mchinji project currently comprises three such units, each equipped with reinforced steel doors for enhanced protection.
Aspiring Member of Parliament for Mchinji South West Constituency, Deus Gumba, highlighted that this effort is part of a broader wave of development, including the construction of essential bridges and roads and new police houses to improve overall infrastructure and security in the river-rich area.
