By Burnett Munthali
Justice Dr. Jane Ansah, the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) running mate, has pledged major investment in education and grassroots development as she launched her whistle-stop campaign tour in Ntcheu North West.
Speaking at Kanyimbo Primary School, Dr. Ansah addressed a cheering crowd of supporters who had gathered to hear her outline the DPP’s priorities for the next government.
She announced that a future DPP administration would abolish school and examination fees, ensuring that no child is denied access to education because of financial barriers.
Dr. Ansah also highlighted targeted programs designed to empower women and young people through direct financial support.
These include the introduction of a K100 million women’s loan fund to promote entrepreneurship and economic independence among women.
She further committed to the creation of a K100 million youth entrepreneurship fund aimed at fostering innovation and self-reliance among Malawi’s growing youth population.
In addition, Dr. Ansah outlined plans for a K5 billion annual Constituency Development Fund that would be managed by local committees.
She emphasized that this approach would give communities greater control over how resources are allocated, ensuring that development reflects local priorities.
“I am standing to serve you—the people of Ntcheu North West. Our future depends on development that reflects your voices,” she told the crowd, positioning herself as both a representative and a listener.
The event marked the beginning of her constituency-wide whistle-stop tour, which is expected to cover trading centers, schools, and villages across Ntcheu North West.
*Conclusion*
Dr. Jane Ansah’s launch of her campaign tour in Ntcheu North West highlights the DPP’s strategy of combining national policy pledges with grassroots empowerment.
Her promises to abolish school fees and expand community-level funding reflect an attempt to address both the immediate needs of households and the broader structural issues of education and local development.
The emphasis on women and youth loan funds also underscores the party’s recognition of Malawi’s demographic realities, where young people and women form the majority of the population.
While the pledges are ambitious, their success will ultimately depend on the DPP’s ability to mobilize resources and ensure transparency in the management of funds.
For now, the promises serve as a rallying point for supporters in Ntcheu North West, as Dr. Ansah positions herself as both a national leader and a community advocate in her first major outing as the party’s running mate.
