“Chiradzulu Rising: Cultivating Heritage, Hills, and Horticulture.”
“From the slopes of Chiradzulu Mountain to thriving farms and skilled youth, UTM will turn Chiradzulu into a model district for horticulture, green enterprise, and agro-industrial progress.”
— Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, UTM Presidential Candidate 2025
Context & Challenges
Chiradzulu District is rich in cultural identity, fertile soils, and scenic mountainous terrain. Yet, it faces high population density, declining forest cover, weak rural infrastructure, and limited industrial and vocational opportunities. Youth unemployment is widespread, and the agricultural sector remains small-scale and under-mechanized.
UTM’s Vision
UTM will transform Chiradzulu into a horticultural and skills-based growth district. With investments in irrigation farming, processing zones, vocational centres, eco-tourism, and green energy, Chiradzulu will rise as a productive and sustainable contributor to Malawi’s economy.
Core Vision:
Context & Challenges
Chiradzulu’s terrain supports high-value horticulture (vegetables, fruits, herbs), but farming is fragmented, uncoordinated, and lacks irrigation or market access. Post-harvest losses are high.
UTM Pledges
Locations: Mpama, Lisanjala, Malika, Mombezi
Investment: MK 110 Billion
Jobs Created: 6,000
Output: 250,000 MT crops/year
Impact: Higher value exports, rural incomes, SME growth
Context & Challenges
Livestock keeping is scattered and unstructured. Breeds are low-yielding. There is no formal meat or dairy industry.
UTM Pledges
Zones: Mombezi Valley, Malika Highlands
Investment: MK 30 Billion
Jobs Created: 3,000
Impact: Diversified rural economy, nutrition, youth SMEs
Context & Challenges
Deforestation of Chiradzulu Mountain has caused soil erosion, stream drying, and biodiversity loss. Charcoal use remains high.
UTM Pledges
Sites: Chiradzulu Forest Reserve, Lisanjala Foothills
Investment: MK 20 Billion
Jobs Created: 1,200
Impact: Climate resilience, water conservation, youth green jobs
Context & Challenges
Chiradzulu Mountain and surrounding forests offer trekking, camping, and heritage tourism opportunities, but remain unexploited.
UTM Pledges
Anchors: Chiradzulu Mountain, Mpama Plateau
Investment: MK 18 Billion
Jobs Created: 1,500
Impact: Youth tourism jobs, district branding, eco-enterprise
Context & Challenges
Roads to farms, markets, and health centres are unpaved. Power supply and digital access are minimal.
UTM Pledges
Corridors: Mpama–Chiradzulu Boma–Malika, Feeder Roads
Investment: MK 70 Billion
Jobs Created: 4,000
Impact: Market access, digital economy, farm connectivity
Context & Challenges
Rural areas lack planned housing, clean water, and civic infrastructure.
UTM Pledges
Locations: Chiradzulu Boma, Lisanjala, Mpama
Investment: MK 30 Billion
Jobs Created: 2,000
Impact: Livable towns, business incubation, safer growth centres
Context & Challenges
Limited access to advanced healthcare and vocational training.
UTM Pledges
Sites: District Hospital, Skills Centres in Mpama and Boma
Investment: MK 28 Billion
Jobs Created: 1,800
Impact: Skilled youth, lower mortality, modern services
UTM Pledges
Managed by: Chiradzulu District Development Agency (CDDA)
Outcomes (2025–2030):
| Sector | Investment (MWK) | Jobs Created | Output/Impact |
| Mega Farms & Agro-Processing | 110 Billion | 6,000 | 250,000 MT crops/year, export value chains |
| Livestock & Animal Husbandry | 30 Billion | 3,000 | Dairy, meat, hides, rural diversification |
| Forestry, Climate & Environment | 20 Billion | 1,200 | Reforestation, water security, youth co-ops |
| Tourism & Cultural Heritage | 18 Billion | 1,500 | Eco-tourism, 15,000 visitors, cultural revival |
| Infrastructure & Smart Connectivity | 70 Billion | 4,000 | Roads, broadband, power access |
| Smart Housing & Civic Infrastructure | 30 Billion | 2,000 | 2,000 homes, SME hubs, public services |
| Health & Skills Development | 28 Billion | 1,800 | Hospital upgrade, skills college, clinics |
| District Development Fund (DDF) | 500 Billion | 45,000 | All-sector investment & youth inclusion |
| TOTAL | 806 Billion | 64,500 | Green, inclusive, and enterprise-led growth |
“Chiradzulu Rising: Cultivating Heritage, Hills, and Horticulture.”
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