By Suleman Chitera
In just 100 days, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has demonstrated decisive leadership and delivered tangible results that many Malawians believed were no longer possible. What the country failed to achieve in six long years has been corrected in barely three months, restoring confidence, stability, and hope across the nation.
Fuel, once a symbol of economic paralysis, is now readily available. Long queues and uncertainty have given way to normalcy, allowing businesses to operate, transport to move freely, and the economy to breathe again. Electricity, which had become unreliable and erratic, is now consistently available, reviving industries, small enterprises, and households that had suffered prolonged disruptions. Clean water is flowing, easing the daily burden on communities and improving public health conditions nationwide.
Perhaps most significant is the turnaround in food security. Maize prices have dropped, and food is accessible. Families are eating without fear, hunger levels are easing, and markets are stabilizing. This is a direct reflection of focused governance, swift policy direction, and effective coordination within government institutions.
Beyond economic indicators, the country is calm and stable. Lawlessness, uncertainty, and tension have subsided. Malawi is once again a nation at peace with itself, where citizens can plan, invest, and live without constant anxiety about tomorrow. Stability has returned, and with it, renewed investor confidence and public trust in leadership.
The contrast is striking. Issues that remained unresolved for six years under Lazarus Chakwera’s administration have been decisively addressed in just 100 days. This is not coincidence; it is leadership backed by experience, discipline, and a clear vision for national recovery.
President Mutharika’s return to action has proven that governance is about delivery, not rhetoric. His administration has moved with urgency, purpose, and clarity, focusing on the real needs of ordinary Malawians. These first 100 days stand as a powerful statement of what competent leadership can achieve when national interests are placed above politics.
As Malawi looks ahead, one thing is clear: the country is back on track. Mutharika is not merely managing government; he is rebuilding a nation. The progress recorded so far is commendable, and if sustained, it promises a future defined by growth, stability, and prosperity for all Malawians.
