LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Parliament chamber’s seats have been covered with the country’s flag colors and computer monitors for each Member of Parliament (MP) to use during the session.
Speaker Catherine Gotani Hara said the business committee decided to change the cover seats since it has stayed for 10 years.
Hara however admitted that the house has lights problems but was quick to say technicians are fixing the fault.
Meanwhile, UTM legislators were divided on the first day of the session as ten members were seated on the opposition side while two anchors were on the government side.
UTM legislators moved to opposition benches including Symon Salambula, Katwafu Kaira, Chrispine Mphande, Kenneth Ndovie, Chrissie Kanyacho, Stevie Mikaya, Arthur Chipungu, Mwisho Chilikumtima, Jason Kaneka, and Sam Chirwa while duo working with the government are Bizwick Million and Susan Ndovie.
In an interview with Maravi Post, one of UTM lawmakers, Symon Salambula said the party announced that they are no longer in partnership with the government they wrote the speaker on their current status.
UTM announced its move from the alliance through its secretary General, Patrick Kaliati
On Monday, August 26, 2024, the Malawi Parliament commenced the 5th meeting of the National Assembly in the 50th session of Parliament.
