Symon Vuwa Kaunda seeks Nkhata Bay Port repair funds

Symon Vuwa Kaunda just told Parliament the Nkhata Bay Port is trashed from heavy flooding and needs an urgent government rescue to get moving again.

The Port Damage

• Kaunda said persistent rains wrecked the port infrastructure and totally disrupted operations.
• He pushed authorities to prioritize the facility under ongoing rehabilitation efforts.
• The MP stressed the port’s importance to local economic activity and transport links.
• He wants immediate government intervention to restore the condition.

The Budget Boost

• Kaunda welcomed the new K5 billion per constituency allocation in the national budget.
• He credited Arthur Peter Mutharika and the finance ministry for pushing the initiative.
• The funds let constituencies implement their own projects without waiting around.
• His plans include roads, health facilities, education upgrades, and buying an ambulance.