A government investigation has uncovered more than K500 million missing from funds allocated for Mzuzu Airport renovations under former President Lazarus Chakwera's leadership. The K1.4 billion project aimed to extend the runway from 1.3 to 1.5 kilometers, but remains largely unfinished despite significant spending.
Ministry of Transport officials claim the money vanished through inflated contracts and questionable procurement arrangements that benefited cabinet ministers and political allies. The scandal adds to mounting corruption allegations against the Malawi Congress Party government and has prompted calls for immediate prosecution of those involved.
Political analyst Thomas Chirwa condemned the missing funds as theft from citizens and demanded accountability. The Chakwera administration originally pledged to build Orton Chirwa International Airport in Mzuzu, but later shifted to renovating the existing facility.
Ministry of Transport officials claim the money vanished through inflated contracts and questionable procurement arrangements that benefited cabinet ministers and political allies. The scandal adds to mounting corruption allegations against the Malawi Congress Party government and has prompted calls for immediate prosecution of those involved.
Political analyst Thomas Chirwa condemned the missing funds as theft from citizens and demanded accountability. The Chakwera administration originally pledged to build Orton Chirwa International Airport in Mzuzu, but later shifted to renovating the existing facility.
