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Karonga District Council

The local government authority responsible for governing Karonga District, located in the Northern Region of Malawi. The council oversees various services and development initiatives within the district, including education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, and community development.

The council works to improve the lives of its residents by providing essential services, promoting economic growth, and addressing social challenges. It collaborates with government agencies, NGOs, and the private sector to implement development projects and ensure sustainable development in the district.

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Building Karonga Towards A Brighter Future

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Recent News and Announcements

Mining key to revitalising Malawi's economy

Mining key to revitalising Malawi's economy

Minister of Mining, Kenneth Zikhale Ng'oma, said the mining sector is a vital engine for the country's economic recovery and growth. Ng'oma was sp...
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Land owners urged to register land under irrigation scheme

Land owners urged to register land under irrigation scheme

The Greenbelt Authority (GBA) has urged landowners in Group Village Heads Katolora and Mwangolera under Paramount Chief Kyungu in Karonga to register...
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No room for favoritism; NLGFC warns councils

No room for favoritism; NLGFC warns councils

Board Chairperson for the National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) Richard Chapweteka has cautioned councils against awarding contracts to...
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17 Jul
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Karonga District Development Conference

Karonga District Council Grounds 12:00 AM

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Services

Essentials For The Development Of Karonga District

Karonga District Council is committed to providing comprehensive services across all sectors to promote sustainable development, improve livelihoods, and enhance service delivery to our communities.

Core Services

  • Implementation of the Affordable Inputs Program (AIP) supporting 13% of farming families
  • AGCOM project promoting commercial agriculture with 9,063 farmers engaged
  • TRADE program strengthening beef value chains and farmer cooperatives
  • Food security initiatives addressing 7% food insecurity among farming families
  • Extension services across 6 Extension Planning Areas (EPAs)
  • Rehabilitation of major irrigation schemes (Wovwe, Hara, Chonanga, Ukanga)
  • Construction of school blocks, health facilities, and staff housing
  • Drainage system development and maintenance
  • Market infrastructure development including fish landing sites
  • Public building maintenance and renovation
  • Climate Smart Public Works Program covering 16,419 hectares
  • Watershed management including gully reclamation and river bank protection
  • Waste management services in 5 main market centers
  • Environmental education through 58 active youth and school clubs
  • Dissemination of weather forecasts and early warning systems
  • Social Cash Transfer Program supporting 7,481 ultra-poor households
  • Village Savings and Loans groups with MK107 million in savings
  • Education services across 180 primary and 29 secondary schools
  • Healthcare delivery through district hospital and health centers
  • Water and sanitation programs improving access to safe water

Governance and Public Services

  • 81 Village Development Committees and 7 Area Development Committees
  • Participatory planning and budgeting processes
  • Alignment of District Development Plan with Malawi 2063 vision
  • Stakeholder engagement through service committees and community radios
  • Transparency through citizen budgets and public reporting
  • Support for 28 registered cooperatives in various value chains
  • NEEF loan program with MK2.8 billion disbursed
  • SME development through training and financial linkages
  • Promotion of trade opportunities and market access
  • Implementation of flagship projects like Songwe Border Post development
  • Functional DRM structures at district, area and village levels
  • Early warning systems and weather forecasting dissemination
  • Scalable Social Cash Transfer mechanism for disaster response
  • Flood rehabilitation programs for irrigation schemes
  • Community resilience building initiatives
  • Construction and maintenance of public infrastructure
  • Implementation of District Development Fund projects
  • Maintenance of council facilities and guest houses
  • Drainage system construction and maintenance
  • Public building renovation and upgrading
  • Local revenue generation and collection
  • Business licensing and permit issuance
  • Implementation of Local Revenue Strategic Plan
  • Financial management and sustainability initiatives
  • Asset management and investment programs
  • Health service delivery through district hospital and health centers
  • Drug procurement and distribution system
  • Waste management in health facilities
  • Disease surveillance and outbreak response
  • Health promotion and education programs

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