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UTM District Manifesto 2025 | NTCHISI DISTRICT

Ntchisi Rising: From Mountain Forests to Agro-Industrial Growth.”
“UTM will transform Ntchisi’s resources—land, forest, and people—into lasting prosperity through smart agriculture, mining, and green tourism.”
Dr. Dalitso Kabambe – UTM Presidential Candidate 2025

UTM Vision

UTM envisions a new chapter for Ntchisi—one where smart agriculture, green industry, eco-tourism, and digital innovation converge to create wealth for every household. We will elevate Ntchisi into a nature-powered, youth-driven agro-industrial district with smart Bomas, thriving villages, and visible infrastructure across all Traditional Authorities.

Core Vision Commitments:

  • Roll out 7,500 hectares of mega farms for rice, legumes, tea, and vegetables.
  • Expand coffee and tea production and processing in Kandeu and Sidza.
  • Formalize livestock and dairy cooperatives, linked to processing and vet care.
  • Extract and process graphite, copper, cement rock, and phosphate through safe, formalized mining and local value-addition.
  • Position Ntchisi Forest Reserve as a regional destination for eco-tourism and cultural pride.
  • Roll out Smart Boma and Smart Village infrastructure—solar, Wi-Fi, water, and SME zones.
  • Deploy MK500 Billion via the Ntchisi District Development Fund, unlocking 49,000+ jobs and SME growth.
  • Deploy MK500 Billion via the Ntchisi District Development Fund, unlocking 49,000+ jobs and SME growth.

Mega Farms & Agricultural Transformation

Context & Challenges

Ntchisi’s valleys and hills are agriculturally rich but lack irrigation, markets, and structured support. Youth disengagement, subsistence methods, and climate risk limit productivity.

UTM Pledges

Locations: Santhe, Kandeu, Sidza

  • 7,500 hectares of irrigated, commercial mega farms
  • Cultivation of rice, potatoes, beans, tea, coffee, and vegetables
  • Land consolidation (20+ ha blocks) and youth-farmer co-ops
  • Anchor agro-processing plants in Kandeu and Sidza
  • Cold storage and drying units for value retention

Investment: MWK 120 Billion
Jobs Created: 9,000
Output: 250,000 MT/year
Impact: Exportable produce, youth agri-enterprises, irrigation resilience

Livestock & Animal Husbandry

Context & Challenges

Livestock potential is underutilized, with scattered production, low yields, and minimal veterinary support.

UTM Pledges

Zones: Moza Plain, Sidza, Kandeu

  • 20,000 improved goats, dairy, and beef cattle
  • Breeding and grazing co-ops, artificial insemination, vet outreach
  • Mini dairy plant in Sidza for milk, yogurt, cheese
  • Manure-to-compost systems and organic integration

Investment: MWK 40 Billion
Jobs Created: 4,500
Output: Dairy, meat, hides
Impact: Nutrition, farmer income, youth ranching co-ops

Mining & Natural Resources

Context & Challenges

Ntchisi has graphite, copper, limestone—and signs of phosphate-bearing geology. However, artisanal mining remains informal, unsafe, and largely unregulated.

UTM Pledges

Sites: Kambanga, Nanzaka, Livwezi, Middle Bua Belt (phosphate prospecting)

  • Survey and formalize graphite and copper sites
  • Expand Shayona Quarry operations with cement value chains
  • Conduct new geochemical mapping for phosphate mineralization in Middle Bua and lacustrine zones
  • Small-scale Mineral Processing Hub with safety and inspection units
  • Mine Training Centre and youth mining certification program
  • Pilot youth-run phosphate rock fertilizer blending units

nvestment: MWK 95 Billion
Jobs Created: 6,000
Output: Copper, graphite, cement inputs, phosphate rock for fertilizer
Impact: Local beneficiation, safe mining, agro-industrial fertilizer inputs, new industrial jobs

 

Tourism & Cultural Heritage

Context & Challenges

Ntchisi’s forest, biodiversity, and Chewa/Ngoni culture are unique but unleveraged for tourism income.

UTM Pledges

Anchor: Ntchisi Forest Reserve

  • Build 2 eco-lodges, 1 forest canopy trail, and birding stations
  • Cultural market hub with Chewa and Ngoni dance, herbs, and crafts
  • Forest Interpretation Centre with biodiversity and cultural storytelling

Investment: MWK 15 Billion
Jobs Created: 1,500
Visitors: 20,000/year
Revenue: MWK 6 Billion/year
Impact: Forest protection, cultural pride, youth eco-tourism jobs

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Context & Challenges

Ntchisi’s isolation stems from poor roads, unreliable power, and minimal broadband.

UTM Pledges

Corridors: Ntchisi–Kasungu, rural feeder roads, digital grid

  • Tarred M18 Ntchisi–Kasungu Link Road
  • Upgrade 80km feeder roads to farms, clinics, and mines
  • Solar mini-grids in 30 trade centres
  • Fibre broadband to 60 rural hubs
  • Public Wi-Fi and digital kiosks in trading centres

Investment: MWK 80 Billion
Jobs Created: 4,000
Impact: Market access, rural energy, digital empowerment

Smart Housing & Civic Centres

Context & Challenges

Dignified living, service access, and modern housing are scarce outside Ntchisi Boma.

UTM Pledges

Sites: Ntchisi Boma, Kandeu, Sidza

  • Build 2,500 eco-homes (solar, rainwater, toilets)
  • Smart Boma upgrades: lighting, e-services, Wi-Fi
  • Smart Villages with solar grids, SME stalls, digital finance

Investment: MWK 50 Billion
Jobs Created: 3,000
Impact: Cleaner, safer communities, youth retention, public services access

Health & Vocational Skills

Context & Challenges

Health services lack capacity and skills training doesn’t match local economies.

UTM Pledges

Sites: Ntchisi Hospital, Santhe Vocational College

  • Expand hospital: ICU, maternity, telemedicine
  • Train 2,000 youth/year in agro-processing, solar, mining, e-commerce

Investment: MWK 25 Billion
Jobs Created: 1,500
Impact: Safer births, skilled youth, SME growth

Environment & Irrigation

Context & Challenges

Deforestation and charcoal are damaging the mountain reserve and catchments.

UTM Pledges

Areas: Forest slopes, riverbanks, agro-zones

  • Reforest 15,000 hectares with native and bamboo species
  • 50 youth-run briquette co-ops
  • Solar drip irrigation on 2,000 hectares
  • Fruit orchards under agroforestry models

Investment: MWK 15 Billion
Jobs Created: 800
Impact: Forest restoration, clean cooking, climate-proof farming

MK500 Billion District Development Fund (2025–2030)

Administered by: Ntchisi District Development Agency (NDDA)

Structure & Governance

  • Annual allocation: MWK 100 Billion
  • Oversight board: chiefs, CSOs, youth reps, private sector
  • Transparency tools: dashboards, audits, whistleblower protections

Strategic Priorities

  • Mega farms, SME agro-processing, smart housing
  • Road, energy and digital rollout
  • Mineral mapping and safe mining training
  • Skills and green economy support

Local Procurement & Youth Inclusion

  • 60% contracts to Ntchisi SMEs
  • 30% youth and women participation in all projects

Ntchisi District Manifesto Summary Table

Sector Investment (MWK) Jobs Created Key Outputs / Benefits
Mega Farms & Agro-Processing 120 Billion 9,000 250,000 MT produce, food security, youth farming
Livestock & Dairy 40 Billion 4,500 Milk, meat, hides, nutrition boost, youth co-ops
Mining & Resources (incl. phosphate) 95 Billion 6,000 Graphite, copper, cement inputs, phosphate for fertilizers
Tourism & Culture 15 Billion 1,500 20,000 tourists, eco-income, forest protection
Infrastructure & Smart Connectivity 80 Billion 4,000 Roads, Wi-Fi, solar grids, trading hubs
Smart Housing & Boma 50 Billion 3,000 2,500 smart homes, Boma upgrade, Smart Villages
Health & Vocational Skills 25 Billion 1,500 Expanded hospital, new college, 2,000 trained youth/year
Environment & Irrigation 15 Billion 800 15,000 ha reforestation, briquettes, drip irrigation
MK500 Billion District Development Fund 500 Billion 20,000 District-wide project implementation, SME growth, youth jobs
TOTAL 1.12 Trillion 70,300 Jobs, dignity, exports, local industry, youth-led growth

“Ntchisi Rising: From Mountain Forests to Agro-Industrial Growth.”
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