By Maston Kaiya

Ntcheu, August 5, Mana: Ntcheu district council has elected Councilor Franess Kampeni as Chairperson for the council.

Kampeni who is also Kandeu Ward Councilor defeated five other contestants in an election during a full council meeting on Monday.

Kampeni said she was excited to become the first female Chairperson for the council since being elected Kandeu Ward Councilor in 2019.

"My plan is to promote transparency and accountability and empower people especially women in decision making, I will continue with development projects that my predecessor left, " said Kampeni.

At the same meeting, the council also elected Livilivi Ward Councilor, Ezara Mike as Vice Chairperson.