LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Lilongwe District, which boasts the highest number of registered voters in the country – a staggering number that surpasses the combined total of Thyolo, Mulanje, and Machinga – was abuzz today as thousands welcomed President Lazarus Chakwera at Kasiya.

The President, accompanied by the First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera, launched the School of Excellence at Kasiya Traditional Authority (T/A) Khongoni, a project aimed at promoting quality education.

The institution is part of the Chakwera administration’s initiative to build 34 top-quality secondary schools across the country.

This ambitious project seeks to establish a vibrant and competitive national education system.

Minister of Education Madalitso Kambawuwa Wirima expressed satisfaction with the project, highlighting its alignment with the country’s sustainable development goals in education.

The School of Excellence will offer specialized programs in mining, ICT, and other fields, with construction expected to be completed in 2027.

After the groundbreaking ceremony, President Chakwera proceeded to Malembo Community Day Secondary School for a development rally.