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Mutharika Targets Road Rebuilding as First Year Achievement
President Mutharika highlights national road reconstruction as key first-year achievement post-return to power.
In brief
President Mutharika highlights national road reconstruction as key first-year achievement post-return to power. President Peter Mutharika identifies road rebuilding as flagship project for his first year in office after returning to power. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Mutharika's Road Rebuilding Plan
President Peter Mutharika points to national road reconstruction as signature achievement of his first year back in office.
“The roads which have not been maintained since around 2022, we are now rebuilding the roads”
Key Road Projects Underway
Mutharika cites ongoing work on M1 highway, Khwekwere road, and completed Liwonde to Matawale road.
Urban Road Developments
Luchenza and Lilongwe road projects continue, with new markets being built in Lilongwe and Mzuzu.
“We are doing roads in Lilongwe. The new markets, these are modern markets in places like Lilongwe and Mzuzu”
2028 Road Network Target
Mutharika sets target to complete national road network by 2028 before starting new road construction.
“We hope to finish the road network in 2028, all things being equal”
Private Sector Engagement
Mutharika highlights Chiweta to Karonga road financed through commercial banks and private sector involvement.
“We are now able to engage the private sector and the banks”
National Cooperation Call
Mutharika urges private organizations, civil society, NGOs, faith communities, youth and women to work together on reconstruction.
“We must unite”
What to remember
President Peter Mutharika identifies road rebuilding as flagship project for his first year in office after returning to power.
