CDF has potential to transform rural areas – Mwalwanda

Member of Parliament (MP) for Karonga Central Constituency, Leonard Mwalwanda, says proper utilisation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has potential to bring modern structures in rural areas.

Speaking with Malawi News Agency (MANA) on Monday at Mlare Primary School where a K15, 000,000 headteacher’s house was constructed using CDF, Mwalwanda commended government for CDF which, he said, has transformed rural areas.

• FDH Bank Promo Sparks Excitement as Customers Win Big
  By Suleman Chitera Blantyre – FDH Bank says it is impressed by how customers are embracing its ongoing FDH Money…
• From MWK 500,000 to MWK 50,000: President Chakwera’s baby bonus promise under scrutiny
  By Burnett Munthali | Malawi Freedom Network During the 2020 campaign period, President Lazarus Chakwera promised that every newborn child…
• Chakwera Commissions K10 Billion Nyika-Vwaza Water Project
  By Suleman Chitera President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has officially commissioned the K10 billion Nyika-Vwaza Water Project, a transformative initiative set…
• DPP Courts Prophet Mbewe’s Party in High-Stakes Pre-Election Alliance
  By Suleman Chitera Blantyre — With just over a month to go before Malawians head to the polls on September…
• Political Earthquake: DPP and LEF Seal Alliance Ahead of Elections
  By Suleman Chitera With just 40 days to go before Malawi heads to the ballot on September 16, the political…
• Three Presidential Aspirants Knocked Out: MEC Slams the Door Shut on Mbewe, Kaliya, and Dube
  In a dramatic twist ahead of Malawi’s highly anticipated September 16 Tripartite Elections, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has swung…
• The broken payday: A government that punishes its own people
  By Burnett Munthali | Malawi Freedom Network | 6 August 2025 In a functioning state, civil servants are not beggars.…
• Mbewe Refused, But Not Defeated: LEF Leader Eyes Alliance After MEC Blow
  By Suleman Chitera In what many are calling a dramatic twist in Malawi’s political arena, David Mbewe, leader of the…
• Top Headlines: MEC Disqualifies 3 Presidential Hopefuls, UTM Promises Coal Mine Revival
  By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s political and social landscape was abuzz yesterday with major developments as the country inches closer to…

He, therefore, called upon leaders to make diligent use of the funds in order to improve people’s lives.

“If some constituencies are lagging behind in development it is due to bad leadership. Government is giving us enough resources for development of our constituencies which is very commendable,” he said.

He appealed to community members to be active in demanding development projects they want.

According to Mwalwanda, having a good working relationship amongst MPs, ward councillors and the community is vital for the successful implementation of CDF projects.

Headteacher for Mlare Primary School, Golden Mwenelupembe, said construction of teachers houses is a motivating factor which will improve results.

“Most teachers live in dire conditions, but with the construction of houses such as the one I am living in now, we will strive to give back to the community by ensuring learners get quality education and good results,” Mwenelupembe said.

School Management Committee Chairperson, Mapunda Mwalwanda, said a lot of MPs had been in the area but most of them never used CDF to construct modern structures.

“We helped bringing sand, water and clearing the land where this house was built. As you can see, this is a very beautiful house which is a great improvement at our school,” he said.

Each constituency is allocated K200,000,000 for implementation of various projects.