By Dalitso Kampira

Thyolo, October 18, Mana: National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust has urged youths in Thyolo District to desist from political violence as Malawi prepares for the 2025 general elections.

In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Thursday, Thyolo District NICE, Trust, Programmes Officer, Moses Kaunda, called the youths to promote peace and unity as the elections approach.

“As Malawians, peace and unity are essential. Through our sensitization meetings, we are encouraging the youth to avoid being misled by political leaders to engage in violence,” Kaunda said.

He therefore stressed that youths need be responsible considering that they are also Malawians, regardless of their political affiliation.

“The youth must understand that, despite differing political views, they share a common identity as Malawians,” he added and further urged unregistered youths to ensure they register with the National Registration Bureau (NRB) for them to vote in the 2025 elections.

Meanwhile, Group Village head Chibwana of Thyolo said traditional leaders are committed to educate youth on how to avoid political violence during the electoral process.

“We are meeting with them regularly to provide guidance on the best practices for the campaign period and voting day,” he said.

NICE Trust is conducting sensitization campaigns across the district on voter registration.