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.

Council Updates

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...

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...

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...

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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Mining key to revitalising Malawi's economy

Land owners urged to register land under irrigation scheme

No room for favoritism; NLGFC warns councils

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