By Thula Chisamba 

Rumphi, November 19, Mana: With just three days left before the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) concludes its second phase of Voter Registration, stakeholders in Rumphi have intensified voter registration awareness amidst low turn-up of potential voters to register themselves.

Speaking Tuesday at Bumba Teachers’ Development Centre, Executive Director of Better Change Organization, Chiponosko Mkandawire advised the youth on the need for them to get registered for them to vote on September 16, 2025.

“Youth need to participate in the affairs of the country, hence the need for all young to patronize voter registration centres so that they enjoy their civic right in the country's decision-making processes,” said Mkandawire.

The Chairperson for Rumphi Urban Youth Network, Madalitso Chipeta also urged young people to come up with plausible solutions for the low turn-up of potential voters during the voter registration exercise.

The efforts aim to address the low voter registration turnout in the district, which locals attribute to a lack of awareness and timing.

Meanwhile, Chidumba Mkandawire, the incumbent legislator for Rumphi Central Constituency, launched an awareness campaign on Monday, urging people to visit registration centers and register.

The second phase of registration commenced on Saturday, November 9 and is expected to be concluded this Friday, November 22, 2024.

Malawi goes to polls on September 16, 2025, to choose a president, legislators and councilors.