Chitipa district commissioner Charles Mhone has expressed satisfaction with the progress of projects under the Reformed K5 billion Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Chitipa district. Mhone made the remarks during an inspection tour of selected projects in Chitipa North and Chitipa Central constituencies. He urged contractors to maintain good standards and complete the projects within the stipulated timeframes. The projects are being implemented in various parts of the district.
Mhone inspected several projects, including a classroom block at Mkumbilende Junior Primary School and a market shed at Ipenza. He was pleased with the start made by contractors but expressed concern over delays in completing some projects. The district commissioner emphasized the importance of completing the projects on time to benefit the local communities. The projects aim to improve infrastructure and services in the district.
The contractor working on the classroom block at Mkumbilende Junior Primary School, Goka-Sem Joint Venture, has made a good start but needs to accelerate the pace of work. The project is expected to be completed by December 2026. Mhone also inspected a water reticulation system being constructed to supply water to the Ipenza market and surrounding communities. The system is part of the CDF projects in the district.
At Ipenza, the contractor, Joza Construction company, is completing a market shed and constructing a water reticulation system. The remaining works on the market shed are expected to take approximately 30 days to complete. Mhone urged the contractor to complete the project within the agreed timeframe. The market shed will provide a better trading environment for local vendors.
Contractors assured the district commissioner that they would complete the projects within the agreed periods. Goka-Sem Joint Venture company supervisor Gabriel Mbukwa said the company was committed to completing its assigned works by the end of December 2026. The company is undertaking classroom block construction and completion works at Mkumbilende Junior Primary School.
Joza Construction company supervisor Blessings Phiri said the company was working to complete the remaining works on the Ipenza Market shed. The company is working to ensure that the project is completed within the agreed timeframe. The district commissioner appreciated the efforts of the contractors in implementing the CDF projects.
The CDF projects in Chitipa district aim to improve infrastructure and services in various parts of the district. The projects include construction of classroom blocks, market sheds, and water reticulation systems. The district commissioner emphasized the importance of completing the projects on time to benefit the local communities. The projects are expected to be completed by December 2026.
Key points
- Chitipa district commissioner Charles Mhone inspects CDF projects, expresses satisfaction with progress
- Contractors assure district commissioner of completing projects within agreed timeframes
- CDF projects in Chitipa district aim to improve infrastructure and services
