By Aliko Munde

Chitipa, July 3, Mana: Chitipa District Council Tuesday elected Councilor for Wenya Ward, Ronald Kayira (Malawi Congress Party - MCP) as its new chairperson.

Kayira was elected unopposed.

He replaces Mahowe Ward Councilor, Toweracharo Munyenyembe.

In his acceptance speech, Kayira said he would work with all stakeholders in cementing good working relationship and bring development in the district.

“We have to work as one to continue developing our district of Chitipa. The good working relationship between councillors and the secretariat must continue for the smooth implementation of various developmental projects in the district,” he said.

District Commissioner (DC) for Chitipa, MacMillan Magomero assured the newly elected Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of secretariat’s support in discharging their duties.

He asked the two to collaborate with the District Council staff for the smooth implementation of the developments in the district.

“We expect a mutual working relationship because we are here to foster government agenda. The key thing is to serve the people of Chitipa.

“We have to continue accelerating development in the district and achieve the Council's mandate,” Magomero added.

Councilor for Yamba Ward, Wedson Sinkhonde (MCP) was elected as Chitipa District Council Vice Chairperson with nine votes, beating UTM's councillor, Thomson Kaponda who got two votes.