By Burnett Munthali
Senior officials from the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on Sunday, June 29, 2025, held a political rally at Lihaka in Phalombe District, drawing attention from local leaders and community members.
During the rally, Group Village Headman Chiwalo made an impassioned appeal to the party’s leadership to prioritize the rehabilitation of the Migowi–Nambazo road, which he said is negatively affecting development in the area.
He emphasized that the poor state of the road has become a major setback to socioeconomic growth in the region, making it difficult for people to access essential services and carry out business activities.
The event was graced by several high-ranking MCP officials, including National Executive Committee member Babu Khamisa and Phalombe District Chairperson Justin Namadwala, among other party leaders.
The presence of these officials reflected the MCP’s continued engagement with rural communities as it listens to the developmental concerns of local citizens.
According to Group Village Headman Chiwalo, the Migowi–Nambazo road is a crucial route for the people of Phalombe, as it connects them to Lake Chilwa and several rural health centers such as Nambazo, Nambera, and Mtemanyama.
He stressed that due to the road’s dilapidated condition, access to these facilities has become increasingly difficult, especially for patients, traders, and farmers.
The road is also essential for economic activities in the area, particularly for transporting goods and accessing markets, but its current state has created logistical challenges for the communities.
As Malawi prepares for future political campaigns and elections, local leaders like Chiwalo are urging the ruling party to back its promises with tangible infrastructure development.
The appeal from Phalombe serves as a reminder of the urgent need to invest in rural road networks that are fundamental to improving the livelihoods of citizens and driving regional development.
