By Nephtali Kalumbi

Mangochi, November 5, Mana: Islamic Relief, a faith humanitarian and development organization has pumped in 4 million pounds, which is approximately K8.9 billion for the implementation of two projects to support various health facilities, communities and schools with infrastructure development, water supply as well as electricity.

The projects will be implemented in three traditional authorities namely; Nankumba, Katuli and Mponda for one year, with financial support from the Islamic Relief- UK

Speaking during presentation of the projects to the District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting over the week end, District Coordinator for Islamic Relief, Imran Kamwana said that the project was meant to complement government effort of improving wellbeing of the population in the targeted communities. 

‘‘Through our first project, which is called Reinforcing Communities Access to Basic Services, we will upgrade  two  health centers of Kanyenga and Maleta, drill three boreholes and three water stand points, as well as constructing four standard classroom blocks at Chitete and Mkombe primary schools.

‘‘In the second project, we would like to improve learning environment at Senenje Primary  School at  Traditional Authority Mponda, where we want to construct two  school blocks on top of providing basic learning materials to 600 learners,’’ Kamwana added.

He said the project was meant to improve healthcare services, increased access to clean water, apart complimenting communities’ initiatives in providing quality education in the targeted communities.

In his remarks, member for Mangochi DEC, who is also Principle for Mangochi Technical College, Mbasa Mwawembe applauded Islamic Relief for introducing the project in the district, anticipating that the project will compliment Mangochi District Council’s commitment in providing quality basic services to the rural population.