By Willy Kadewere

Chikwawa, April 7, Mana: In response to the effects of drought affecting most parts of Malawi, Apostle Albert Mpende of Time for Repentance and Deliverance Ministries, with support from World Challenge, has donated maize flour and maize seeds to people from Traditional Authority (T/A) Mulilima in Chikwawa district.

Three hundred people received bags of maize flour weighing 10 kilogrammes each while 200 people received packets of maize seeds weighing two kilogrammes each.

Speaking during the distribution exercise on Friday, Apostle Mpende emphasized the importance of utilizing maize seeds in gardens to achieve food security.

“We believe that through the two kilogramme packets of maize seeds people have receive, they will use properly to produce fruitful outcomes.

“It is estimated that a 2 kg packet of maize seeds will yield seven to eight bags, which is a positive outcome,” said Mpende.

Senior Group Village Headman Namila, who represented T/A Mulilima, commended Apostle Mpende for the support, noting that it arrived at a critical time when many are facing hunger due to drought.

However, Namila warned beneficiaries against selling the maize flour and seed packets.

One of the beneficiaries, Natalia Tchandama from Group Village Head John, expressed gratitude for the donation, saying it will help her family to have seeds for planting and use the flour for daily meals.

“As a single mother of seven children, I appreciate what Apostle Mpende has done because many of us are suffering due to dry fields. This flour and packet of seeds will help alleviate some of the problems I face,” said Tchandama.

In addition to the donations, Mpende and his church also assist children who lack school fees and provide economic empowerment to youths and women.